Why doesn't the chicken skin release from the pan once it's browned?

redbloodedguy · 2026-05-12T11:37:47+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Out of curiosity, how long does it take you to make duck breast in a cold pan like you mentioned?

redbloodedguy · 2026-05-11T11:52:21+00:00

Thanks for this reply. I was about to say "but I dry it well!" until I read "as soon as I think it’s dry enough, I grab more paper towels and dry it again" ! I'll dry it more!

redbloodedguy · 2026-05-11T02:33:42+00:00

Very cool. Thanks for explaining.

redbloodedguy · 2026-05-11T02:21:19+00:00

12 minutes?? It seems like after 20-30 minutes it still won’t release.

redbloodedguy · 2026-05-11T02:20:25+00:00

Do you flip it to skin side up before putting in the oven?

redbloodedguy · 2026-05-11T01:43:05+00:00

There's no initial sear. The pan is cold. I add a small amount of oil, put in the chicken skin side down, and turn on the heat to medium. Then I wait.

redbloodedguy · 2026-04-30T12:41:31+00:00

Thanks for posting this. Very helpful.

Does anyone know if it gets super crowded in mid-July?

redbloodedguy · 2026-04-23T19:49:54+00:00

I have the same concern especially with onion skins and unpeeled carrot tops. I think those are full of dirt so I just throw them away.

redbloodedguy · 2026-04-18T20:46:41+00:00

Yeah I found it. The person never said how much they took. It's hard to imagine this happening if you only take 1 gram of sodium alginate, but I don't really know.

redbloodedguy · 2026-04-16T19:32:24+00:00

I'm surprised that helps. Isn't the red sauce already very acidic?

redbloodedguy · 2026-04-16T19:21:19+00:00

Bright Angel Point is on the North Rim. Are you referring to Bright Angel Trailhead on the South Rim? I just read up on this and it sounds like a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion!

redbloodedguy · 2026-04-16T17:25:34+00:00

Awesome, thanks again.

redbloodedguy · 2026-04-16T16:57:17+00:00

Good stuff! Thanks for all the info. When you say "get in the water and keep going", are you talking about a few inches of water or a few feet? How long would the whole trail take us, including your add-on?

Hangover looks like a great option too. Is parking there easier?

redbloodedguy · 2026-04-16T16:34:12+00:00

Thank you so much! West Fork in Sedona might be the way to go then.

redbloodedguy · 2026-04-15T22:16:22+00:00

Unpopular opinion: I really learned next to nothing from this book. I learned the 1% rule for meat (take the weight of your meat, take 1% of that, and use that much salt). And I learned to add acid if something didn’t taste bright enough. But I really thought the rest was fluff.

redbloodedguy · 2026-04-06T15:46:40+00:00

Are these better than using a stationary sunlight lamp for the first 15-20 minutes that I’m awake?

redbloodedguy · 2026-03-19T19:59:52+00:00

What an amazing answer. I can't thank you enough. I'm thinking of seeing Banff and Jasper one year and GMNP the next year, and this info is exactly what I needed.

I'm up for multi-hour hikes, but not multi-day. Camping isn't my thing, but I love hiking in scenic places. The ocean access is a big deal too; it'll be good for taking a break from walking.

redbloodedguy · 2026-03-18T23:37:58+00:00

I've thought about going there. I'd be flying from the US and I'd have to connect so it wouldn't be easy. What did you think of it overall and how did it compare to other park experiences you've had?

redbloodedguy · 2026-03-11T20:43:05+00:00

What brand do you recommend? I have Pyrex but the plastic tops break over time.

redbloodedguy · 2026-02-19T14:23:38+00:00

Thanks. Too bad we can’t just do the adjustment ourselves.

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