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How To: Sauté and Create a Pan Sauce

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Sautéing is a minimalist art when it comes to preparation, ingredients, and time. It’s a one-pan technique that gives tender cuts of meat and poultry a flavorful and crusty exterior with a juicy interior in a matter of minutes. And, when you remove the item from the pan, you’ve got the makings of a pan sauce to grace your presentation.

Cooking Method:
Sautéing Sautéing
Prep Time :
15 min - 25 min
Servings :
4
  • Ingredients
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Directions

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    Assemble all your ingredients before beginning to cook. Remove meat from refrigerator. Pat dry and let rest between paper towels. Allow it to come up to room temperature, about 5 to 10 minutes.
    Season meat with salt and pepper.
    Heat grape seed oil (or olive oil) and butter over medium-high heat. (Use about 1 to 2 tablespoons of each, depending on size of pan and amount of meat.)
    Sauté meat on each side in a single layer until golden brown. Do not crowd. Cook in batches, if necessary.
    Remove the sautéed items from the pan and place on a platter. Set platter into a 180°F oven to keep warm.
    Add stock to the pan.
    Raise heat and cook 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid has reduced by 1/4 to 1/3 of the starting volume, or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
    To finish the sauce, swirl in a pat of butter to bind and thicken the sauce as well as to add richness and sheen.
    To serve, place the cooked meat on individual plates. Nap with a small amount of sauce and serve the remaining sauce on the side at table.