Techniques
How to Tell When Your Pan Is Hot Enough
The water-drop test, how oil looks when it is ready, how long each kind of pan needs to preheat, and the foods that do better starting in a cold pan.
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Techniques
How core cooking techniques work and how to get them right at home.
Techniques
How to Sear Meat for a Deep Brown Crust
Why seared meat browns or turns grey, and how to get a deep crust every time: dry the surface, heat the pan, leave room, and wait for it to release.
