Basting Fails 4 Tests: What Science Actually Says About Spooning Butter Over Steak
Chris Young runs controlled experiments to determine whether basting with butter actually speeds cooking, improves evenness, retains juiciness, or adds flavor — and the results challenge conventional chef wisdom on all four counts. Using a multi-sensor wireless thermometer and a temperature-controlled induction burner, he uncovers surprising truths about carryover cooking and surface heat retention. A must-watch for anyone who's ever wondered if basting is technique or theater.
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by Chris Young
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