Cooking Methods

Cooking Methods

1. Dry Heat Methods

   • Uses direct and indirect heating
   • Some foods lose moisture
     • wrapping foods with thin layers of fat can help retain moisture
     • You can retain moisture by inserting strips of fat into the meat
     • Soaking the meat in juices provides flavor and moisture
   • Food cooked this way should have natural moisture
   • Methods without fat include broiling, Grilling, Roasting, and baking
   • Methods involving fat. sauteing, pan frying, Stir frying, and deep frying

2. Moist Heat Methods

   • These methods include: Boiling , simmering, poaching, blanching and steaming
     • His helps add or retain moisture in the food
       • Moisture makes the food more tender