Resting

Definition

Letting cooked meat sit undisturbed after cooking so the juices redistribute throughout. It's the hardest part of cooking because it requires doing absolutely nothing while a perfect steak sits there taunting you. Most people fail this step because they are human and steak is delicious.

Example Usage

"The steak needs to rest for 10 minutes. I lasted 2 minutes and 37 seconds. The juices ran everywhere. I regret nothing and also everything."

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