Description
Periodically coating cooking meat with sauces
Technical
Basting is a cooking technique that involves cooking meat with either its own juices or some type of preparation such as a sauce or marinade, such as barbecue. The meat is left to cook, then periodically coated with the juice.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
richsavorycaramelizedbutterynutty
Wine Analogy
Like decanting a bold red wine to enhance its aromas
Coffee Analogy
Similar to periodically stirring a French press to extract full flavor
Perfume Analogy
Like layering fragrance notes in perfumery
Culinary Applications
Peking DuckChinaCreates crispy skin while keeping meat moist
Thanksgiving TurkeyUnited StatesEven browning and flavor development
Tandoori ChickenIndiaHelps marinade penetrate while cooking
Dietary
VegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKoshersoywheatdairy