worked for old Ukrainian couple - former dirt farmers with oil money
lunch sucked… they’d bring me a warm jug of water and an egg sandwich - no condiments - fried egg between two slices of bread
somehow it sufficed though - ha ha
Yes - crucial IMO.
That said - I don't think a last second char develops the umami that a traditional char does.
I suspect that as the juices come out of the meat over the longer duration traditional grilling they get concentrated/condensed while charring and form a yummy coating. Like the...
Royce stares routinely.
When acknowledged that he wants something and questioned about it he glances toward what he wants (with eyes only.)
"Outside??" will get a quick glance toward the door. "Hungry?" gets a glance toward his dish.
As soon as he does acknowledge we move towards what we...
I've been sous videing for about 15 years. Started out with a piece of lab equipment (water bath). Ha ha.
I've found that I maybe enjoy chewier meat than your average carnivore. I've just never gotten to the point where it becomes a habit to use sous vide... most grilled/fried/roasted meat we...
For those that want the meat perfectly pink and don't have the skill/desire to learn their way around meats. These devices have their place.
I have one but don't use it as much as some of my family members. My Mom loves hers and relies on it for "perfect" tender steaks - every time...
Did I mention the fruit/wine reduction obviously enough?
If not, DO IT.
Use plum, red currant, honeyberry or similar "tart" fruit jam/jelly.
again... make a fruit/red wine (or red port) reduction for your wild game
one of a zillion examples...