Techniques for controlling the temperature of the pan and the pot.
What You'll Learn
You will learn the four core heat techniques, the temperature each one needs, and how to hold it at home.
Most heat technique is waiting
Searing is waiting at high heat. Simmering is waiting at low heat. The skill is knowing which temperature and how long, not moving the food.
Preheat longer than feels necessary. Almost every home cook starts cooking on a pan that is still too cold.
Did you know?
A home gas ring puts out far less heat than a restaurant burner. Most stir fry recipes assume power a home kitchen does not have.
Pro Tip
Cook stir fries in two batches. A crowded pan drops below searing temperature and the food steams instead.
