Cooking Method

Cooking Method

1. The Methods

   • Cooking is the process for preparing food for eating, yet there are a variety of ways to get the job done.
   • To be a good chef you must know the best way to prepare different foods.
   • Dry-Heat
   • Moist-Heat
   • You can also combine this methods referred to as combination cooking. Ex: Stewing & Braising

2. Dry- Heat Methods

   • Dry heat cooking methods can cook food using direct or in-direct heat.
   • Some foods may lose moisture and become dry when a dry heat cooking method is used, therefore the food being prepared should be naturally tender or prepared by adding moisture.
   • Direct heat is like food that is on a grill
   • Indirect heat is basically food in an oven

3. Adding Moisture for Dry-Heat Cooking

   • Because dry heat methods can lead to dry, tough cooked products, chefs choose to add moisture before applying a dry heat method when working with leaner pieces of meat. There are several ways to add moisture
   • Barding: Wrapping an item with strips of fat. This is usually done with lean meats. Think bacon wrapped chicken breast.
   • Larding: Inserting long strips of fat into a naturally lean piece of meat with a special needle
   • Marinating: Soaking an item in wet and dry ingredients to provide flavor and moisture

4. Applying the Dry Heat Method

   • Methods without fat
     • Broiling
     • Grilling
     • Roasting
     • Baking
   • Methods with fat and oil
     • Pan- Frying
     • Sauteing
     • Stir-Frying
     • Deep-Frying