Art is subjective. Some people find music as the ultimate art form, and who can blame them with the overwhelming emotions we get while listening to our favorite tunes? Others prefer cinema as a source for inspiration and enlightenment, and then there are those who appreciate different visual media like paintings and sculptures. But if there is one art form that is often misunderstood, it is cooking. It takes a lot of talent to create a meal that everybody would appreciate, and it is a skill that needs time and a lot of effort to develop. One of the best ways you could delve into the world of food creation is through meat dishes, which can be really special. So if you are looking for a step by step guide to start your meat cooking journey, Meatsumo is the best place for you.
These 5 different ways of cooking meat will help you grab people’s attention. Check various pots and pans on imarku.net and read more details about cookware tips.
Broiling
Despite being a bit less popular than several of the other methods, broiling is one of the most delicious ways that you could cook meat. It gives you that grilled taste, but you don’t need a grill because you can broil meat in the oven. This cooking method works best with tender beef steaks and pork or lamb chops. They need to be a little bit thicker so they wouldn’t get overcooked, and you should marinate them for quite some time to get that delicious taste as they really absorb all the flavors when left to marinate for hours. Pro tip: remove the thawed steaks from the fridge and let them get the room temperature for around 20 minutes before you start cooking, and also remove excess fat so it would get all greasy from the heat.
Smoking
There is nothing quite like smoked meat. It is arguably the most delicious way to cook steaks, and you get the juiciest cuts with some excellent smoked flavors when you try this approach. While there are a lot of different tips and tricks to cooking the best smoked meat, as you can see on this website, the kind of smoker you use makes a lot of difference. There are gas operated ones, but your best choice would be an electric smoker. They are quite efficient and easy to use, and they give you that smoky taste you are looking for. One more angle that makes a huge difference in this cooking method is the kind of wood you are using. Different types carry varying aromas, and some might not work with the cuts you want to cook. So, it’s best that you read about the woods used for smoking meat and what works best with pork, poultry, or red meat.
Grilling
While smoking aims for that special flavor by cooking the meat for longer times, grilling is the exact opposite as the cut is cooked quickly over hot fire –– usually using charcoal. The grill is usually very hot and could reach up to 450 or 500 F, which cooks the meat in an hour or so. This cooking method also works best with tender cuts like T-bones, rib eye steaks, and strip steaks. They cook quickly and get that barbecue flavor courtesy of charcoal, which adds a really unique aftertaste.
Deep fat frying
You won’t encounter this cooking approach everywhere you go, but it is as delicious as meat could ever get. This is used mostly only with very tender steaks, and for this approach, eggs and batter are usually added to deep fry the steak –– sometimes cornmeal or flour are also used. Professional chefs usually deep fat fry brains, liver, croquettes, and other tender meat, and they do taste quite different and delicious.
Stovetop to oven
This is another excellent indoors meat cooking approach that is as easy as it is efficient. Here, you sear the steak first on the electric stove and then move it into a hot oven to finish its cooking. When you do that, you get a caramelized crust and it is tender and juicy on the inside. Another similar approach to this that yields even tastier result is called ‘sous vide,’ which entails the exact steps of searing on the stove, but instead of moving the steak to the oven, it is placed in a plastic bag, and then you put it in a hot water bath to cook. Check out this guide to sous vides that will help you to cook with minimal effort.
While these approaches might seem complicated, they are quite easy, but with time and practice. You won’t dazzle people with your meals after two weeks in the kitchen. Give yourself enough time to practice and try different things, and more importantly, watch videos and learn from the experts so you could take your cooking game to the next level.
Armaan Khan says
I particularly love the grilling and deep fat frying. Haven’t tried the broiling. It seems an interesting idea… thanks for sharing…