Meyer Lemon Braising Base
Preparing a memorable meal is simple when you have this timesaving starter on your pantry shelf. Showcasing the bright flavors of Meyer lemons, our braising base is the foundation for a dish that's perfect for family meals and easy, elegant entertaining.We've combined the delicate, tangy taste of Meyer lemons with roasted California garlic, whole-grain French Dijon mustard, Italian extra-virgin olive oil and California Chardonnay wine.Ingredients are simmered together for hours to create a savory, aromatic sauce with rich complexity and depth of flavor.Preparation couldn't be easier. Just brown chicken pieces on the stovetop, then add the base and simmer in a Dutch oven or slow cooker.24.5 oz.Made in USA.A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
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Review 1 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
suzanne1945
,Calabash
,NC
March 26, 2013
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Delicious!
March 26, 2013
I put this in my crockpot with 3 lbs.of skinless chicken thighs on low for 8 hours and had lots of sauce. The 2nd time I made it with 5 lbs. of skinless chicken thighs and still had lots of sauce. Excellent flavor and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I prefer my chicken without the fatty skin. Will buy this sauce again and again.
Pros: Amount, Easy to Prepare, Quality, Good for Entertaining, Time-saver, Flavor, Healthy
Review 2 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
KHUFF33
,San Jose
,CA
February 25, 2013
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Oh So Tastey!!!
February 25, 2013
I tried this sauce on a lark and boy am I glad I did. It is delicious and my family loved it! I have used the sauce a couple of time now. The last time I added about 1/4 to 1/2 cup white wine and it added a nice flavor. I would add the wine again, but it is good with or without it.
Pros: Quality, Good for Entertaining, Time-saver, Flavor
Review 3 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
daydreambeliever
,Chino
,CA
Chino, CA
February 12, 2013
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Purchased:Once
Would You Recommend? No
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Not that wonderful
February 12, 2013
I purchased this braising sauce based on the reviews online. I received it by mail and decided to use it that night with chicken. Using a crockpot, I cooked the chicken accordingly and served it over noodles. My family thought it was just okay and wasn't thrilled with the flavor. It wasn't bad or awful, it just seemed too bland for us. You could hardly taste the lemon in it and it seemed to lack seasoning. I had to add my own. I wouldn't buy it again. Definitely, not worth the money. I have purchased other WS sauces and bases and they were good, but not this one.
Cons: Disappointing, Flavor
Review 4 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
Koob
,Millbury
,MA
December 13, 2012
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Wonderful sauce - will buy again!
December 13, 2012
Great braising sauce that does not taste like it came from a jar.
Wonderful bright flavors - you can really taste the quality ingredients that are used. My family loved it and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Will definately buy again.
Pros: Texture, Amount, Easy to Prepare, Authentic, Quality, Good for Entertaining, Time-saver, Flavor
Review 5 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
CandyK
,Va Beach
,VA
November 4, 2012
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Easy and tastes gourmet!
November 4, 2012
I follow browning directions then bake covered wiith sauce about 45 minutes. Remove from oven, top with sliced zucchini, and continue to bake until vegetables are to your liking. I also topped with some leftover sauteed onions and a tiny bit more sauce. Served over Jasmine rice. Yum!
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Authentic, Quality, Good for Entertaining, Time-saver, Flavor, Healthy, Great Gift
Review 6 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
Eames
,Olympia
,WA
June 21, 2012
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My family loved the chicken
June 21, 2012
The Meyer Lemon sauce with chicken was incredibly easy to make and delicious. I will definitely use this again.
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Quality, Flavor
Review 7 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
LAnnette
,Milwaukee
,WI
May 28, 2012
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Tastes like you Simmered For Hours
May 28, 2012
A wonderful sauce that tastes complex and intense. Fresh lemon taste that totally transformed our chicken.
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Authentic, Quality, Flavor
Review 8 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
Gazarro
,Ponce
,PR
April 27, 2012
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I use it with Chicken, pasta or fish
April 27, 2012
This sauce gives the slow cooking home made taste. I love it.
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Authentic, Quality, Good for Entertaining, Time-saver, Flavor
Review 9 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
Cathij
March 6, 2012
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One of my favorite crock pot sauces
March 6, 2012
Both my husband & I loved it. I can't wait to make it the next time our family visits.
Review 10 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
bridgelady
,Naples
,FL
November 7, 2011
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Great company dish
November 7, 2011
I followed the Williams Sonoma recipe for the braised veal shanks using the meyer lemon braising base; my guest were all raving about the dish and no one knew how easy it was. I did top the veal with a slice of meyer lemon and a little rosemary.
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Quality, Good for Entertaining, Flavor
Review 11 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
dindi1167
,TX
Texas
November 6, 2011
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A must buy
November 6, 2011
Just prepared this for dinner . The dish was delicious, so easy to prepare and worth every penny spent.The kitchen smelled so good. Will become a staple in the pantry. I hope WS will always carry this product.
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Quality, Good for Entertaining, Flavor
Review 12 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
jfkme
,Rumford
,ME
October 31, 2011
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Awesome Sauce!
October 31, 2011
EASY, EASY, EASY! and did I say EASY?!!
If you want to serve a fabulous dish with minimal work -- having time to chat with guests . . . this is the sauce for you. I brown boneless skinless chicken thighs per directions on label (and I use sunflower oil or safflower oil on high) and get rave reviews -- everyone wants my recipe! You will not regret buying this sauce.
If you want to serve a fabulous dish with minimal work -- having time to chat with guests . . . this is the sauce for you. I brown boneless skinless chicken thighs per directions on label (and I use sunflower oil or safflower oil on high) and get rave reviews -- everyone wants my recipe! You will not regret buying this sauce.
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Quality, Good for Entertaining, Time-saver, Flavor
Review 13 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
CookinHappy
Holland, OH
September 1, 2011
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Our New Favorite!
September 1, 2011
Made it with 6 chicken breast halves and browned them as instructed then put them in the slow cooker ~ fabulous! Leftovers were as good or better. We preferred with mashed potatoes but still very good with egg noodles. I am making this for guests next week and getting one for my daughter as a stuffing stocker for Christmas!
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Good for Entertaining, Time-saver, Flavor
Cons: pricey
Review 14 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
Shelli
Los Angeles
August 29, 2011
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Family was Impressed!
August 29, 2011
Oh my gosh! I hope this product is never discontinued. I served this with chicken thighs and rice. 2 days later I reheated the leftovers and served over mashed potatoes instead of rice and it was even better!
The lemon permeated the chicken and the potatoes made it seem like a 5 star restaurant dish. Can't wait to serve it to company.... incredibly easy!
The lemon permeated the chicken and the potatoes made it seem like a 5 star restaurant dish. Can't wait to serve it to company.... incredibly easy!
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Quality, Good for Entertaining, Decadent, Flavor
Cons: pricey
Review 15 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
crazycheftx
san antonio, tx
August 24, 2011
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easy cool meal prep in south texas
August 24, 2011
after 12 weeks of mostly over 100degree days, i'm at my wits end to find something easy and more to the point, cool to fix, for supper. an impulse purchase, this sauce plus the w/s all-clad slow cooker with the stove top insert made for a really easy, savory meal! sauced chicken, noodles, salad and garlic bread made an easy cleanup, satisfying meal i will make again thanks!
Pros: Texture, Amount, Easy to Prepare, Quality, Time-saver, Flavor
Review 16 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
Boxster
Oregon
June 30, 2011
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Great product
June 30, 2011
I keep ordering this sauce. It is great with chicken, has a rich and complex taste and so simple to use. Five star dinner for almost no effort.
Review 17 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
SoldFond
Chicago
June 29, 2011
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Purchased:Once
Would You Recommend? No
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Afraid not lemony at all
June 29, 2011
I'm writing the review, but didn't like the taste of the sauce outside of being on the chicken like tried it with noodles, rice and mashed for I cooked them all just in case; strange, I know, but afraid I won't buy this one again. I love the Short Rib Braise and I have hopes for the untried Tuscan(pork roast) and Pot Roast versions. Sorry W-S!
Pros: Texture
Cons: Flavor
Review 18 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
Anonymous
Hunterdon County, New Jersey
May 27, 2011
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Luscious Lemon!
May 27, 2011
What a super, fantastic, easy braising sauce! I used it with the Williams- Sonoma braised veal shanks recipe- YUM! I read other reviewers who said that their guests licked their plates clean... I can testify that my guests did the exact same thing!!! I'm going to use this sauce for Chirstmas dinner! It's just the right amount of lemon, garlic, mustard, white wine- YUM!
Pros: Texture, Amount, Easy to Prepare, Quality, Good for Entertaining, Time-saver, Decadent, Flavor
Review 19 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
EmmaA
Austin
May 10, 2011
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Purchased:More than once
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Excellent weeknight option
May 10, 2011
We loved this sauce--very tasty.
We added mushrooms, and used chicken breasts rather than cutup chicken. One thing to note, like all the other sauces, the end sauce is very thin. I mixed a tablespoon of lemon juice with cornstarch and let it cook for a half hour longer to thicken it up a bit.
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Time-saver, Flavor, Healthy
Review 20 for Meyer Lemon Braising Base
CookbookQueen
Charleston, SC
April 27, 2011
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Would You Recommend? No
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Not my favorite
April 27, 2011
Great smell in the kitchen while cooking. However, it was a very strong lemon taste, almost a vinegar taste. This flavoring was too strong for me.
Cons: Flavor, too strong flavor