Can you Saute Bone-In Meats?

Chef Todd,

Can you saute bone in pieces or just tender boneless cuts?

Regarding the Powerhouse salad, were all those quinoa, black beans, lentils precooked? If so, how are they prepared and do you store them in your pantry cooked?

thanks


Chef Todd Says:
Yes, you can saute anything you'd like with a basic saute method, considering that the item is tender enough to start with that the direct source heat of the saute pan will cook without having to tenderize.

Many bone-in pieces of chicken or beef might be too thick to saute effectively. You might need a combination cooking method like braising to accomplish this. Browning your protein product like saute, then adding a liquid or gravy to the pan and cooking it slowly in a moist process will combine the benefits of both cooking methods. The item will be brown from saute, and tender from braising.

Don't forget - that intense heat from the saute is great for quick cooking and pan color, but won't tenderize a thick cut of meat.

The powerhouse salad I make with multiple grains are all cooked ahead of time and combined with a dressing to bind everything.

Most grains are made just like rice. 2 cups of liquid to 1 cup of grain.

It is best to keep dry grains dry in your pantry. Cook them only when ready for preparation.

Chef Todd.