Cold Quote by Alton Brown
“You need to either create a slurry in a cold liquid, which also works with cornstarch, or you've got to do your gravy in a very wide pan and kind of scatter the flour over the top and then very quickly whisk it in.”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: Good Eats, Season 5 Episode 12, 2005
Describes two methods for thickening sauces: making a slurry with cold liquid or whisking flour in a wide pan quickly.
In simple terms: Two ways to thicken gravy: slurry or whisked flour.
Key Takeaway
Choose the method that fits your kitchen tools.
Themes
cooking
technique
gravy
thickening
Mood
practical
informative
Type
instructional
culinary
When to use this quote
- making soup
- preparing sauces
- home cooking
- restaurant kitchen
Key Concepts
emulsification
heat transfer
texture control
Questions to Reflect On
- Which method yields smoother texture for your dish?
- Do you have a preferred thickening agent?
A Different Perspective
May alter flavor if flour is not cooked enough.
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