On 4/25/2010 12:49 PM, Omelet wrote:
> In >, >
> wrote:
>
>> On 4/25/2010 11:37 AM, Omelet wrote:
>>> In >,
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> I think you are right about this. The funny thing is that most people
>>>> are unaware of how to get beautiful browning on a steak; you leave it in
>>>> the refrigerator for a day or two to remove the surface moisture.
>>>
>>> Not necessary. Bring it up to room temp prior to cooking, and pat it dry
>>> with a paper towel.
>>
>> Well, hardly anything is really necessary. Of course, you can pat the
>> meat dry with a paper towel. I find that practice a little repulsive
>> because you're left with bloody paper towels.
>
> <laughs> Which go into the trash!

Bloody paper towels in the trash? Yeeaach! OTOH, I've pretty much
forfeited any chance of not being a big sissy. :-)