1. Chapter 26 Cooking Methods
1. Moist-Cooking Methods
2. Cooking in Fat
3. Dry-Heat Cooking Methods
4. Microwave Cooking

2. Moist 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

3. Pressure-cooking Crock-pot cooking Braising Stewing Poaching
…More Moist Methods
Pressure-cooking
Braising
Stewing
Crock-pot cooking
Poaching

4. Cooking in Fat
Fats 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

5. Dry-Heat Cooking Methods
Dry heat cooking is cooking food uncovered without added liquid or fat.
Used for tender cuts of meat.
Baking
Roasting
Grilling
Broiling

6. 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.

7. Microwave 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.

8. Microwave Safe Dishes How 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 water
is cold, the dish is not microwave-safe. If the
opposite occurs, which is the case with most
dish, then the dish is microwave-safe.
No Metal should ever be put in the microwave!!

9. http://www. ehow. com/video_2340527_introduction-cooking-methods-steak
Cooking methods of meats.
Searing Meats.