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What is the purpose of resting meat after cooking?
Answer
To allow juices to redistribute and the meat to relax
Resting allows carryover cooking to finish and redistributes juices throughout the meat, keeping them inside rather than running onto the plate when cut.
💡 Did you know?
A steak should rest for about 5-10 minutes depending on size. During rest, residual heat continues cooking the interior by about 3-5°F (2-3°C).
Other options people guess
- To make it colder
- To add more seasoning
- To prevent it from drying out
Topics
- Meat Cooking
- Techniques
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