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Old 08-06-2009, 06:27 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Sample00 View Post
sear steaks on both sides (keeps the juices in),
The purpose of searing is actually not to keep juices in, it is to get the crust to a golden brown and bring out the sweetness in the meat. It's called the Maillard reaction, or carmelization.
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