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2 weeks ago

Don't Serve Rice Right After Cooking - Here's Why - Tasting Table

Let cooked rice rest covered (10 minutes standard; 30 minutes for large batches; up to an hour for some dishes) so steam escapes and starches settle for fluffy rice.
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1 month ago

Follow Michael Symon's BBQ Smoking Rule And Look Like A Master - Tasting Table

"Let your meat rest for at least 2 hours after smoking, wrapped in peach paper and tucked into an insulated cooler. It makes a huge difference," he said. This is because all of the juices in the meat tend to pool together as the muscle fibers contract during cooking. But as the meat cools and the fibers relax, the moisture can redistribute evenly. Any excess water will also have the chance to evaporate, which prevents the meat from turning out dry and flavorless.
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