Core cooking methods (saute, braise, roast, poach, blanch) matched with their heat type and typical use, one method per card.
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36 basic cards for Trivia Cooking Basics. It opens with "What cooking method uses a small amount of fat over high heat for quick cooking?" and "In sauteing, what heat level is used?". More Hobbies and Everyday Life decks are listed below.
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- What cooking method uses a small amount of fat over high heat for quick cooking?
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Sauteing- In sauteing, what heat level is used?
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Medium to high heat- Name three foods typically sauteed
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Vegetables, small meat pieces, and aromatics- What type of pan is best for sauteing?
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Wide, shallow skillet- Sauteing typically takes how long?
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3-10 minutes- The pan should be preheated with what before sauteing?
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Fat like oil or butter- What cooking method uses low heat and liquid in a covered pot?
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Braising- What temperature range defines braising?
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Low heat, usually 300-325 degrees F- Braising works best with what type of meat?
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Tough, fatty cuts like chuck roast or short ribs- Braising produces tender meat and what else?
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A flavorful sauce or braising liquid- Braising typically requires how much cooking time?
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2-4 hours or more- What is the first step in any braise?
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Sear the meat over high heat- What cooking method uses oven dry heat for larger items?
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Roasting- What oven temperature range is used for roasting?
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350-425 degrees F- Name three foods commonly roasted
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Large meat cuts, whole vegetables, and poultry
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