The new inox pan is a wonder to get perfect crusts. Even on the brined chicken I got it perfect. Once I got the crust done on both side I could put the whole thing in our oven to finish cooking.

  • kryptonianCodeMonkey@lemmy.world
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    25 days ago

    It is often done for cleaner presentation, showing off your hard earned browning and textures, having hetergeneous colors and shapes instead a layer of sauce over everything and/or to prevent turning crispy surfaces into soggy ones.