Link | 2,974 Posted April 25, 2024 Share Posted April 25, 2024 Frying. Deep frying. Baking. Grilling. Barbecue. Preserving (canning, dehydration, salt/sugar/smoke/vinegar). Knifework. What techniques do you like? want advice on? just tried? wanna brag about? 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link | 2,974 Posted April 26, 2024 Author Share Posted April 26, 2024 I tried sous vide last week. I've heard about this method a lot (like, on TV) but I was put off by the bag thing. I don't have a vacuum sealer, and ziplock bags don't seem like they could be in boiling water. But I was still interested in trying it. For some reason, I looked it up on SeriousEats, and "freezer bag" made something click. A few days later, I went in the freezer for a salmon fillet and noticed they were individually sealed, and decided here was a chance. I took the fish out, patted it dry, added seasoning and butter, put it back in the bag. I folded the top down and put it in the water, using a binder clip to secure it to the edge of the pot (and keep the non-sealed bag upright). No pictures, but it came out good... later I'll have to run a taste test to compare this with baking or grilling. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-403883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeevan | 9,357 Events Helper · Posted April 26, 2024 Share Posted April 26, 2024 (edited) Steaks......Flame grilled over charcoal 100% Chicken......breaded and fried Pork Chops....... See steak, or chicken Edited April 26, 2024 by Jeevan 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-403895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerfestus | 4,291 Posted April 27, 2024 Share Posted April 27, 2024 1 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-403921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link | 2,974 Posted April 27, 2024 Author Share Posted April 27, 2024 17 hours ago, Link said: No pictures I lied Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-403937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 3,018 Posted April 27, 2024 Share Posted April 27, 2024 4 hours ago, Link said: I lied Did you cook it from frozen or did you thaw it ? Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-403946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link | 2,974 Posted April 28, 2024 Author Share Posted April 28, 2024 23 hours ago, Richardhead said: Did you cook it from frozen or did you thaw it ? Thawed Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-404004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 3,018 Posted April 29, 2024 Share Posted April 29, 2024 8 hours ago, Link said: Thawed So my problem as of late is micro plastics. That is why I haven’t gotten a souevide thing yet. I feel that cooking the plastic with my food could be detrimental. However, I’m just a scrub and actually have no idea what is what. Your fish does look like it was cooked well though. Maybe a quick sear to get some crust. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-404056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 6,443 Events Team · Posted April 29, 2024 Share Posted April 29, 2024 Pretty sure my favorite technique is microwaving. I mean, if we're going by shear numbers. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-404065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 3,018 Posted April 29, 2024 Share Posted April 29, 2024 10 hours ago, JamesRobot said: Pretty sure my favorite technique is microwaving. I mean, if we're going by shear numbers. My microwave died like 2 years ago. I barely miss it! Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-404081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 12,982 Administrator · Posted April 29, 2024 Share Posted April 29, 2024 6 minutes ago, Richardhead said: My microwave died like 2 years ago. I barely miss it! But it's so good at melting butter! 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-404082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 3,018 Posted April 29, 2024 Share Posted April 29, 2024 1 minute ago, Gloves said: But it's so good at melting butter! So is my stovetop. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-404083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 12,982 Administrator · Posted April 29, 2024 Share Posted April 29, 2024 Just now, Richardhead said: So is my stovetop. But... but... Pizza Pockets! Wait no... Uh... Frick! Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-404084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed Rothchild | 10,316 Editorials Team · Posted April 29, 2024 Share Posted April 29, 2024 22 minutes ago, Richardhead said: My microwave died like 2 years ago. I barely miss it! Ours died 4 years ago. We never went back. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-404085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacepup | 2,648 Administrator · Posted April 29, 2024 Share Posted April 29, 2024 I normally use our Toaster Oven / Airfryer combo. It's a nice unit, and it will heat / crisp things up very well. I don't really do a lot of baking, so I don't use the full oven very frequently. I use the stovetop often and then the toaster oven / airfryer for just about everything. Also, I have a microwave and there is no shame in having/using one. I don't cook/make all my meals there, but it is very handy for a number of reasons when you just need to warm something up quickly without making a big mess. It's not the primary cooking device, but it can still be a great supporting tool in the kitchen. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-404093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link | 2,974 Posted May 1, 2024 Author Share Posted May 1, 2024 (edited) Microwavehas its place, for me. Leftovers and batch prepped stuff, heating water for tea, fixing hard toast, taking the chill off something frozen before the frying pan. On 4/28/2024 at 9:18 PM, Richardhead said: So my problem as of late is micro plastics. That is why I haven’t gotten a souevide thing yet. I feel that cooking the plastic with my food could be detrimental. However, I’m just a scrub and actually have no idea what is what. Your fish does look like it was cooked well though. Maybe a quick sear to get some crust. Sear is a great idea I was also worried about boiling a plastic bag. The packaging for the fish is pretty sturdy; I'm still skeptical of using ziplocks even if they are freezer-ready. Edited May 1, 2024 by Link Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/14613-cooking-methods/#findComment-404263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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