Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Cooking MethodsCooking Methods

1. Moist-Cooking Methods

2. Cooking in Fat

3. Dry-Heat Cooking Methods

4. Microwave Cooking

Moist Cooking MethodsMoist Cooking Methods• In moist heat cooking, food is cooked in hot liquid,

steam, or a combination of the two. • Moist heat helps tenderize tough (inexpensive)

cuts of meat and blends flavors.

Boiling

Simmering

Steaming

Pressure-cooking

Braising

Stewing

Crock-pot cooking

Poaching

…More Moist Methods

Cooking in FatCooking in FatFats can be heated to a much higher temperatures

than other liquids. Fried foods brown easily and develop a crisp crust. Fats can flavor the food.

Frying

Sautéing

Stir-Frying

Deep-Fat Frying

Dry-Heat Cooking MethodsDry-Heat Cooking Methods

• Dry heat cooking is cooking food uncovered without added liquid or fat.

• Used for tender cuts of meat.

Roasting Grilling

Broiling

Baking

How Does a Microwave Work?• A magnetron produces microwave radiation.

• Microwaves heat food by being absorbed by water and fat molecules and converted to heat.

• They cause the molecules in food to vibrate.

• Vibration creates friction.

• Friction creates heat. Heat cooks the food.

• Micro-waves penetrate food about 1½” deep.

• In thicker foods, heat is

conducted to the center.

Microwave CookingMicrowave Cooking

• Avoid cooking large food items. Cut food so that pieces cook evenly.

• Arrange items evenly on a plate to achieve even heating.

• Cover food with plastic wrap or a lid…loosen or vent the lid to prevent a build up of steam.

• Stir or rotate food midway through microwaving to eliminate cold spots where harmful bacteria can survive, and cook more evenly.

Microwave Safe DishesMicrowave Safe DishesHow to Test if a Dish Is Microwave Safe

Steps:1. Fill a cup or dish with cold water.

2. Place the dish in question in the microwave.

3. Microwave on high for 1 minute.

4. When it is done, carefully feel the dish and the water in the dish. If the dish is hot and the wateris cold, the dish is not microwave-safe. If theopposite occurs, which is the case with most dish, then the dish is microwave-safe.

No Metal should ever be put in the microwave!!

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Cooking methods of meats.

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Searing Meats.