Cooking School Lesson

Searing

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Lesson Snapshot:

  • 1 instructional video
  • 18 practice recipes
  • 60 tip and technique videos
  • interactive quiz

Lesson Description & Goals

Searing is what gives many roasts, stews, braised dishes and even certain types of seafood that gorgeous, rich color and sweet flavor.

It is a common mistake to use the terms pan-searing and pan-frying interchangeably. While searing is somewhat similar to pan frying, it is generally done over higher heat and is used to quickly brown the surface of foods without cooking them internally.

In this lesson, you will learn how searing works. You will understand when to sear foods and how to sear on the stove top so you can add intense flavor and color to your cooking.

  • Describe what searing is
  • Understand why searing does not “seal” in juices
  • Determine when to sear foods
  • Properly sear foods on the stove top

Lesson Practice Recipes

This lesson includes access to the following text & instructional video recipes

Milk-Braised Pork

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

A family favorite - lightly seared pork shoulder is braised* in a combination of milk, cream, garlic and rosemary.

Comments: 51 Views: 11156 Success: 96%
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Rustic Beef and Vegetable Stew

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

Slow-cooked in dark stock, red wine and beer, fork-tender pieces of beef and perfectly-cooked vegetables are surrounded by...

Comments: 40 Views: 8039 Success: 100%
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Slow Roasted Rack of Pork

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Tender and juicy rack of pork is the perfect Sunday night dinner. In fact this is so easy to make that it makes a great di...

Comments: 9 Views: 29282 Success: 100%

Pan-Seared Scallops

by Curtis W in Rouxbe Recipes

Juicy, tender pan-seared scallops are served on a bed of baby spinach and finished with a warm bacon-sherry vinaigrette.

Comments: 46 Views: 109876 Success: 97%

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apple Sage Jus

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

An inexpensive yet fancy family meal that everyone will surely love. Pork tenderloin is first brined for extra flavor and ...

Comments: 60 Views: 21750 Success: 94%
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Beef Bourguignon | Bœuf Bourguignon

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Inspired by Julia Child, this fantastic beef bourguignon is best shared with friends.

Comments: 83 Views: 30895 Success: 97%

Ahi Tuna with Wasabi-Lime Vinaigrette

by Tony M in Rouxbe Recipes

Encrusted with freshly-ground pepper and salt, this seared Ahi Tuna is served with seasoned pea shoots and drizzled with a...

Comments: 25 Views: 11031 Success: 91%

Braised Peppercorn Short Ribs

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Braised in red wine and stock and then finished with cream, these peppercorn short ribs are deliciously rich and perfect f...

Comments: 29 Views: 16798 Success: 84%

Seared Scallops with Warm Butter and Almonds

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

A rich and elegant appetizer. Seared scallops, crispy prosciutto and creamy mashed potatoes are drizzled with a delicate b...

Comments: 7 Views: 9081 Success: 100%

Braised Ancho Chili Beef Short Ribs

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This is an extremely flavorful braised short rib dish with a definite spicy 'kick'.

Comments: 78 Views: 12610 Success: 93%
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Basic Beef Pot Roast

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This tender beef pot roast is the definition of comfort food. It takes less than 20 minutes to put together and then the o...

Comments: 48 Views: 8116 Success: 76%

Moroccan Lamb Tagine

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Luxurious Middle Eastern spices and slow cooking make this Moroccan Lamb Tagine a tender and exotic stew.

Comments: 27 Views: 14531 Success: 94%

Braised Malaysian Short Ribs

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Beer-braised short ribs are seasoned with exotic Malaysian meat curry powder and are finished with a touch of coconut milk...

Comments: 19 Views: 14881 Success: 100%

Slow Roasted Lamb Loin Taster

by Dino R in Rouxbe Recipes

This moist and tender lamb is served with oven-dried tomatoes, a potato galette and is finished with a rosemary-infused jus.

Comments: 6 Views: 10844 Success: 97%
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Asian Pork Pot Roast

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Soy sauce, mirin, Szechuan peppercorns, star anise, ginger, garlic and stock, turn this inexpensive cut of pork into a hig...

Comments: 7 Views: 6239 Success: 96%
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Seared Scallops with Truffle Beurre Blanc

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Pan-seared scallops served with a truffle beurre blanc make up this elegant and sexy appetizer.

Comments: 23 Views: 15264 Success: 100%
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Braised Short Rib Ragu

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This hearty beef ragu requires very little effort to put together and the results are outstanding.

Comments: 3 Views: 5047 Success: 100%
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Braised Oxtail Ragu with Chanterelle Mushrooms

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This rich and flavorful braised oxtail ragu is delicious served with pasta, gnocchi or even creamy polenta.

Comments: 8 Views: 6506 Success: 95%

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