If you know your way around the internet, you probably already know that Reddit has a wealth of information for every hobby and interest you could possibly think of, including cooking. Well, a recent Reddit thread asked the following question: “Chefs of Reddit, what’s one rule of cooking amateurs need to know?” Needless to say, the chefs delivered. Here are the top responses that chefs gave for cooking tips they’d recommend for home cooks. We can’t wait to implement them in our kitchens. How about you?
A Heat Safety Tip
“When you take something out of the oven, a pot, pan, skillet, sheet, tray, whatever; drape a towel or oven mitt over the handle/edge of it. That way you or anyone else understands that it’s hot and not to be grabbed bare handed,” advised Reddit user The Wingus.
On the Virtues of a Sharp Knife
Another user named Friend Buddy Guy Pal said: “You’re just going to enjoy cooking more if you have a SHARP knife. No clue how people can hack away at veggies and meat. No reason to go insane either, a $30 Victorinox and $5 sharpener will get you a very long way.”
Why Aren’t You Tasting Yet?
“Please taste what you’re cooking before serving it,” said user Maxx130. He’s got a point, eh?
Recipes Say “Medium Heat” for a Reason
“This one’s kind of common sense, but hotter doesn’t mean faster. Turning your burners up to 10 for everything will just lead to smoke and half-cooked food with a burned exterior,” said user Blay12.
