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Comment by radus

Summary:

1. Fruits ripen faster if placed in a paper bag with apples or bananas.

> Agree x 6

2. Marinating for 30 minutes achieves the same goal as marinating for 24 hours.

> Disagree x 6. Tested on pork tenderloin.

3. Adding oil to pasta water prevents pasta from sticking.

> Disagree x 6

4. Adding citrus to guacamole will stop it from oxidizing.

> Agree x 6

5. You should wash your mushrooms before cooking.

> Disagree x 6

6. Silpat baking mats are better for even baking versus parchment versus foil.

> Agree x 5, Sideways x 1. Tested on chocolate chip cookies.

7. Beans need to be soaked overnight before cooking.

> Disagree x 5, Agree x 1

8. The best way to get crispy bacon is to start with a cold pan.

> Agree x 4, Disagree x 2. Tested on bacon.

9. The reverse-sear method is the best way to cook a perfect medium rare steak.

> Disagree x 6

10. You should rinse your meat before cooking.

> Disagree x 6

11. Hard boiled eggs should be started in cold water.

> Disagree x 5, Agree x 1

parent radus 4 years ago

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