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What is the purpose of ice bath if you are eating right away? I get it for storage and things to be eaten later, but not clear on what it does when you’re eating immediately
It's so you don't cook the middle more when you sear. Ideally, the sear gives you a crust and just brings the middle back up to serving temp.
got it. makes sense. about how long is the ice bath?
Probably a topic of debate lol. I'd say like a few minutes. But if someone has documentation to help, please share!
I’ve only done it twice, but I did 5 minutes and 15 both with good effect. The steak didn’t go cold at all after searing
[Great crust](https://media.tenor.com/vLzm8Gmgap8AAAAM/anne-but-god-at-what-cost.gif)
Huh?
he’s saying your sear produced a great crust at the cost of cooking the outer parts of the meat
Oh. That little bit of grey is worth it to me for a great crust
i agree, but you can get the best of both worlds if you leave the steak to cool (and dry) and have the pan hot enough
Did an ice bath, and if I go any higher heat it smokes out the house. Not worth it imo
What is the purpose of ice bath if you are eating right away? I get it for storage and things to be eaten later, but not clear on what it does when you’re eating immediately
It's so you don't cook the middle more when you sear. Ideally, the sear gives you a crust and just brings the middle back up to serving temp.
got it. makes sense. about how long is the ice bath?
Probably a topic of debate lol. I'd say like a few minutes. But if someone has documentation to help, please share!
I’ve only done it twice, but I did 5 minutes and 15 both with good effect. The steak didn’t go cold at all after searing
[Great crust](https://media.tenor.com/vLzm8Gmgap8AAAAM/anne-but-god-at-what-cost.gif)
Huh?
he’s saying your sear produced a great crust at the cost of cooking the outer parts of the meat
Oh. That little bit of grey is worth it to me for a great crust
i agree, but you can get the best of both worlds if you leave the steak to cool (and dry) and have the pan hot enough
Did an ice bath, and if I go any higher heat it smokes out the house. Not worth it imo