Deglaze a pan with measured brandy in a shot glass for safety
Measure brandy in a shot glass (not from the bottle) before adding to a hot pan to deglaze, for safer handling.
The video instructs using about an ounce of brandy measured in a shot glass rather than pouring from the bottle. Then add it to the pan to deglaze before proceeding with the sauce.
The short version
- Measure alcohol before adding to a hot pan.
- Don’t pour directly from the bottle.
What you need
- shot glassoptionalUsed to measure alcohol safely
What goes wrong
Pouring alcohol straight from the bottle into a hot pan
Measure a small amount in a separate vessel (e.g., shot glass) first.
Why it works
Measuring away from the bottle reduces the risk of igniting alcohol in the bottle or over-pouring into a very hot pan.
Put it to use
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