Whenever we think of someone cooking in a kitchen, it is almost always a woman. Women are great cooks and bakers, often providing nourishment for their families. And, sure men appreciate that, but we, too, have our own ways of cooking, right? What about the grill? Most men can fire that bad boy up in a matter of minutes and have it hot and ready to grill burgers, dogs, steaks, you name it. But when it comes to formal cooking methods like sauteing, broiling, sweating, and so on - we say, saute what? Exactly. In this article, we're exploring the many types of cooking methods every guy should know. Types of Cooking Methods Every Man Should Know Men, it is time to learn some new cooking techniques. Let the ladies have a break from the kitchen so we can show what we can do. Below you will find a list of all the different types of cooking methods you will want to know so that you can create any dish imaginable. Go on, impress her. Just not too much or you may be stuck with a new daily chore. Here are several types of cooking methods you need to know. Baking If you have an oven, either by itself or part of a range, then you have likely baked before. You often hear the term when it comes to things like baking a cake, baking bread, or baking cookies. Though, you can also bake vegetables or bake chicken or fish, too. This method of cooking uses indirect heat (found inside the oven) to cook the food all around it. Roasting Roasting is very similar to baking, though it is often done at higher temperatures. It, too, involves heating food from all around in an indirect manner. Some of the best foods for roasting include large cuts of meat, such as a roast or a whole chicken. As well as vegetables and fruits. Many people enjoy roasting as it adds browning to the food that magnifies its flavor. Broiling When it comes to high-heat cooking, broiling is it. This is also done in the oven but on a special broil setting that sends high direct heat onto the food, causing browning to happen very quickly while also sealing in the flavor and moisture. You never want to put food in the oven on broil for extended periods of time. Rather, it only takes a few minutes. Often, broiling is used after a different cooking method. For instance, you may bake a casserole and then broil it to crisp the top layer. Sauteing Sauteing involves a skillet and a burner on your stove. You will use a little bit of oil or butter to keep the food from sticking to the pan. Place the food in the pan and let it heat up and start cooking, then flip it as it browns so that it can be browned on all sides. Some of the most commonly sauteed foods include bacon, ground beef, steak, chicken, vegetables of all kinds, etc. rather than cooking in the oven, you have control of food on the stove and can get it as brown as you’d like. Foods are cooked on medium-high heat. Sweating In a similar manner, sweating uses oil or butter in a hot pan, but rather than flipping once or twice like sauteing, you frequently stir the food in an attempt to get the flavor going - such as cooking onions and garlic before adding the ground beef. In this method, foods are cooked on medium heat. Pan-Frying A lot of people pan-fry often. Who doesn’t love fried foods, right? This one involves a skillet, preferably one that has a little depth to it. You fill it up halfway with the oil of your choice and then add your food. This doesn’t fully submerge your food so it will have to be flipped halfway through cooking to ensure it is completely done. This is a great way to cook crispy fried chicken, fried pork chops, and other batter-dipped foods. Deep Frying If you were to fill a pot with a deeper amount of hot oil and fully submerge foods, then you are deep-frying it. Perfect for foods like french fries, chicken wings, donuts, chicken nuggets, and the like. It's crispy and delicious. Braising Braising involves searing foods in a pan with oil - not quite as much as you’d use for frying. Then, you move it to a different pot with liquid to cook on low heat for a long time. If you are looking for tender meats that fall off the bone, this is how you do it. It is perfect for roasts, lamb, and even potatoes or other root vegetables, as well as chickpea, Brussel sprouts, and lentils. Poaching Poaching requires a delicate approach. This gentle method of cooking requires you to submerge food into hot water and allow it to cook. It is a low heat that suits certain foods well, like eggs, fish, poultry, and even fruits. To add extra flair, consider poaching in flavorful liquids, such as broth or wine. Steaming Another careful cooking method involves steaming foods above boiling water. The steam that it produces then offers enough heat to cook the food. Not only is it a great way to keep the moisture in the food, but it also helps secure the nutrients, too. You can use this method with vegetables, fish and shellfish, tamales, rice, and more. Blanching This wet cooking method requires a two-step process. First, you would boil the food momentarily - and then toss it into ice water. This instantly stops the cooking process so that it doesn’t continue to stay hot and cook after being in the boiling water. Blanching cooks vegetables while allowing them to maintain a crispness about them. It can stop boiled eggs from cooking so that they are easy to peel. And it is often used before freezing vegetables, such as tomatoes. Well, there you have it. All the cooking methods men should know how to do so they can #CookLikeaGod in the kitchen. The only thing that is left to do is to find some incredible recipes online and then head to the store to grab all the ingredients. Your possibilities are now endless.
