What does pan-roasted mean on a menu?
Pan-roasted
Seared on the stove to brown it, then finished in a hot oven in the same pan.
What it does to the food
A crisp, golden crust with a juicy, evenly cooked inside, often basted with butter and herbs at the end.
Where you’ll see it
Chicken, fish fillets, pork chops and duck breast at New American and bistro-style restaurants.