Braising typically consists of a few common steps. You begin with the sear, where you brown the meat and create a flavorful, textural crust all around the outside. Next (in the simplest approach), you'll add liquid right to the pot, along with any manner of flavorings and seasonings you like. Here we add cider, chicken stock, and some fresh herbs and aromatics. Thirdly, you cover the pot and cook in the oven low and slow for a few hours until fall-apart tender - depending on the meat in question. If there's bones involves, you'll likely need to cook just a little bit longer.