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Help! I Am Having Problems Searing Meat
Good Questions

Q: I've been experiencing difficulty when it comes to searing meat on the stovetop, whether it's chicken breasts, pork chops or steak. I follow recipes exactly and wind up burning what I'm cooking. I ...

Food Science: Understanding the Maillard Reaction

Q: What do roasted meat, crusty bread, and dark beers all have in common? A: Aside from a mighty fine dinner, all three are made tastier are thanks to a chemical process known as the Maillard reactio...

Searing Meat Before Cooking: Worth the Extra Effort?

At a recent dinner party, we were asked whether it was really necessary to sear meat before cooking it, especially if it was just getting slow-cooked in a braise or a stew. Our friend logically poin...