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Old 08-06-2009, 06:25 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by ShaolinFlame View Post
I think BA means just to lay it on its side, so the whole steak isn't in contact with the plate (less Surface area = less lost juice). You could easily use a cooling rack to achieve the same effect. I usually find however that the juices lost on a flat surface after cooking are negligable. I find a rack to be more useful in preserving the juice while cooking (never cook a roast on a flat pan).

A really good tip is when making a roast, instead of the standard metal rack, make a small rack of hard root veg (carrots, celery, etc). It will preserve the juices just as good, but you will also have some tasty veg to go with your beef.
maybe its just me but I really hate it when my wife puts all the vegetables in with the roast and cooks it in the oven. I find the vegetables then take on the flavour of the broth. She also has a bad habit of putting the potatoes in with it... BLAH!

Vegetables and potatos should be steamed IMHO.
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