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What is braising?
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A combination of dry and moist heat, in which you first sear and then simmer the meat in liquid until tender.
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What is stewing?
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Cooking small pieces of meat by simmering or braising.
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What is the major difference between suateing and pan-frying?
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The tempurature you cook at: sauteing is at high heat with low fat and small pieces of meat while pan-frying is with larger pieces of meat cooked with moderate heat and moderate fat.
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What two factors must be considered when cooking meat?
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1)thickness of the cut of meat 2)the desired doneness
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Which will give the meat more flavor, juiciness, and tenderness: cooking at a low or high tempurature?
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At a low tempurature.
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What are two alternatives to seasoning a roast just before cooking?
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1)Marinade or add seasoning in advance to allow the flavor to penetrate the meat 2)Serve the meat with a sause, gravy or jus to add flavor
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What is the deffinition of roasting/baking?
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To cook by surounding with hot dry air (usually in an oven)
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What is deglazing?
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Swirling liquid in a pan to desolve cooked particles of food remaining on the bottom.
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What is the difference between srit-frying and sauteing?
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In sauteing the food is tossed by flipping the pan, while in stir-frying the food is stirred with a utensil
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Give three examples of sauses that would accompany grilled meats.
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1)butter sauses: bearnaise 2)brown sauses: bercy, mushroom, bordelaise 3) tomato sauses: salsas and relishes
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