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What are some of your non traditional cooking techniques?

Posted on 10/9/23 at 7:33 pm
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 10/9/23 at 7:33 pm
Think of an ingredient that might seem out of place for the cuisine that you think improves the dish. One I was reminded of that I haven't made in a while is a blended tomato soup with a touch of fish sauce. As long as you don't over do it I find it really elevates an already good classic.
Posted by Rouge
Floston Paradise
Member since Oct 2004
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Posted on 10/9/23 at 7:52 pm to
Soy sauce in chicken noodle soup hits the spot
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 10/9/23 at 8:02 pm to
I could definitely see that working
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
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Posted on 10/9/23 at 10:21 pm to
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Soy sauce in chicken noodle soup hits the spot



Been doing that for years and you're right.
Posted by roobedoo
hall summit
Member since Jun 2008
1089 posts
Posted on 10/9/23 at 10:28 pm to
Think beer can chicken.
However, cut bottom out of beer keg.
Made a stand to hold turkey upright.
Placed keg over bird.
Shoveled lit charcoal around keg and some on top.
Turkey was really good.
Posted by timbo
Red Stick, La.
Member since Dec 2011
7304 posts
Posted on 10/9/23 at 11:34 pm to
I put Worcestershire sauce in damn near everything savory - spaghetti sauce, stews, chili - anything that needs a hit of umami.

Also, a pack of Lipton onion soup mix + a pound of ground beef = really good hamburgers.
Posted by Ryan3232
Valet driver for TD staff
Member since Dec 2008
25789 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 12:14 am to
Table spoon of brown sugar in red beans when cooking.
Posted by CrazyTigerFan
Osaka
Member since Nov 2003
3274 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 3:01 am to
A little dash of cinnamon in pork marinade, sometimes.
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
43319 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 5:41 am to
Fish sauce in soups, braises, and sauces.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
89778 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 7:15 am to
Rotel in jambalaya
Posted by jchamil
Member since Nov 2009
16461 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 9:03 am to
Green olives in red gravy for spaghetti sauce
Posted by BhamBlazeDog
Birmingham
Member since Aug 2018
3757 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 9:04 am to
quote:

What are some of your non traditional cooking techniques?


Not an ingredient, but when I'm making chicken legs, I cook them on the propane grill with indirect heat and then finish them over the flame with the top off. I've found that it makes the chicken much more crispy, which I prefer.
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
47365 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 9:55 am to
Vanilla, butter and nut extract (now called cake batter extract) in my French toast mixture with Cajun Power vanilla sugar and cinnamon. So good.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
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Posted on 10/10/23 at 10:23 am to
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Rotel in jambalaya
How in the hell are there 3 upvotes to this shite?
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
41082 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 10:27 am to
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Think of an ingredient that might seem out of place for the cuisine that you think improves the dish.



Cardamom, allspice, and cinnamon with butter on a sweet potato.
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
24495 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 10:30 am to
Cinnamon in chili.

Also a chocolate bar in chili (learned this trick on this board a while back, and it's a game changer)



A stick of butter in red beans at the end of the cook.
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
24495 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 10:32 am to
Nutmeg in mashed potatoes. Just a touch, but it adds a killer background flavor
Posted by Dire Wolf
bawcomville
Member since Sep 2008
36590 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 10:57 am to


i keep a jar of pickled jalapenos vinger around to splash into pots of greens, beans, and soups/stews.

not going to have a tire company rate my kitchen or anything but it's a nice way to use all of a product
Posted by Professor Dawghair
Member since Oct 2021
1037 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 12:08 pm to
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pickled jalapenos vinger


I add it to cole slaw. Very good.

A dollop of Mexican Crema in crawfish ettoufee helps the butter "sauce" emulsify and evens it out nicely.
Posted by jmon
Mandeville, LA
Member since Oct 2010
8406 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 12:15 pm to
Small squeeze of anchovy paste in spaghetti sauce/ red sauce / red gravy
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