Should I add butter to my pasta?
Chef's answer
Olive oil is a classic Italian flavor, but it's not one that you always want in a sauce, especially when showcasing bright tomato flavors. Butter helps all kinds of flavors shine, even sweets like these buttery dessert recipes.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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Can you use butter to cook bacon? No, because the bacon already has some fat in it, which will help grease the pan. Not to mention, you need to start bacon in a cold pan.
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Healthwise, bacon fat is higher in monounsaturated (the so-called "good fat") fat than butter. Nor does it contain trans fat ("bad fat"), like margarine does.
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You can use bacon grease instead of butter or shortening in all your favorite baked goods. Whip up a batch of cornbread, biscuits, or tortillas.
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Bacon Fat is lower in saturated fat (by about 42%) than butter, and higher in the good monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Like all fats (including oils), it needs to be used in moderation.
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For an extra-delicious snag, the website suggests frying sausages in a pan on a low heat with a 2-3 tablespoons of unsalted butter for 30 minutes is key. ... Once your meaty treats are in the pan turn them occasionally, and it's really important to refrain from ramping the heat up and cooking them quickly.
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Put the pan over high heat, and leave it until it is extremely hot. Add 1T butter and 2T olive or canola oil to the pan and watch for the butter starting to brown. Place the steak into the pan and reduce the heat to medium, cooking the first side for 4-6 minutes. ... Picking the steak up with tongs, quickly sear the edges..
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Pour enough oil into a wide frying pan to just cover the base, and put on a medium to high heat until shimmering. Add the fish fingers and cook for about two to three minutes until golden, then turn and do the same on the other side. Just before they're ready, add the butter and swirl the pan to melt.
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