Fire up the stovetop, it’s time to braise. Our braising slideshow includes everything from beef, beer and dumplings and braised pork ragu to lamb neck moussaka and spatchcock with prosciutto, all of them perfect for a winter feast.

Braised duck and chestnut kofta with king brown mushrooms
Braised duck and chestnut kofta with king brown mushrooms
Braised duck and chestnut kofta with king brown mushrooms
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Braised pork loin with fennel and cider
Braised pork loin with fennel and cider
Braised pork loin with fennel and cider
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Braised pork belly rotolo with quince and salsa di porto
Braised pork belly rotolo with quince and salsa di porto
Braised pork belly rotolo with quince and salsa di porto
PHOTOGRAPH SHARYN CAIRNS

Chicken braised in beer with mushrooms
Chicken braised in beer with mushrooms
Chicken braised in beer with mushrooms
PHOTOGRAPH BEN DEARNLEY

Pumpkin, pearl barley and miso braise
Pumpkin, pearl barley and miso braise
Pumpkin, pearl barley and miso braise
PHOTOGRAPH BEN DEARNLEY

Braised artichokes with asparagus and pecorino
Braised artichokes with asparagus and pecorino
Braised artichokes with asparagus and pecorino
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Tomato-braised chicken thighs with fennel and olives
Tomato-braised chicken thighs with fennel and olives
Tomato-braised chicken thighs with fennel and olives
PHOTOGRAPH AMANDA MCLAUCHLAN

Braised spatchcock with prosciutto, potato and chicory
Braised spatchcock with prosciutto, potato and chicory
Braised spatchcock with prosciutto, potato and chicory
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Braised lamb neck moussaka

Pork shoulder braised in beer

Beef, beer and dumplings

Buzo’s rosticciana (braised beef short ribs, vincotto and rosemary)
Buzo’s rosticciana (braised beef short ribs, vincotto and rosemary)
Buzo’s rosticciana (braised beef short ribs, vincotto and rosemary)
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Potato and braised octopus salad

Cuttlefish and chorizo braised with chickpeas
Cuttlefish and chorizo braised with chickpeas
Cuttlefish and chorizo braised with chickpeas
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Eggplant with braised lamb

Braised pork ragu with porcini and muscat
Braised pork ragu with porcini and muscat
Braised pork ragu with porcini and muscat
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Wagyu steaks with soy-braised mushrooms
Wagyu steaks with soy-braised mushrooms
Wagyu steaks with soy-braised mushrooms
PHOTOGRAPH BEN DEARNLEY

Wine-braised veal shoulder with Gorgonzola polenta
Wine-braised veal shoulder with Gorgonzola polenta
Wine-braised veal shoulder with Gorgonzola polenta
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM
