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Food
2019
Serving Up Science

Should You Let Meat Rest?

Serving Up Science is hosted by history buff, science writer and foodie Sheril Kirshenbaum, who will give you science-backed tips to make your favorite foods even better. Farmed or Wild? Why does cheese stink? Why should meat rest? Explore these questions and more.

Should You Let Meat Rest?

Collection 1 Episode 1 | 5m 21s | CC

Ever cook a steak and wonder, 'why do I need to let the meat rest?' There’s a reason professional chefs recommend that you wait between cooking meat and serving. Sheril reveals the science behind this important step that should not be overlooked if you hope to serve the juiciest steaks, chops and roasts.

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