What is a truffle that grows in the ground?

Chef's answer
What are truffles? Truffles are fruiting bodies (aka spore producing organs) of the fungi family 'Ascomycota'. Functionally, they are pretty much like mushrooms, except they grow under the soil. The main biological function of a truffle is to spread spores, which in turn gives rise to new offspring.
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How long should a smoked brisket rest?

You can usually safely rest a brisket up to 4 hours foil-wrapped in a cooler with towels. In my book, the longer the better -- no less than 2 hours and preferably 3 or longer. Totally agree with J on this. Been smoking brisket all my life, and have always let it rest at least a couple of hours.

How long does salmon take to steam?

8 to 10 minutesPlace salmon in a bamboo steamer. Cover and place steamer in skillet. Cook until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon..

What seasoning is used in pepperoni?

The common spices found in most Pepperoni preparations include black pepper, garlic, combination or red pepper etc. In order to vary the taste, other spices are also added. Let us go through the spices used in Pepperoni in detail. The ground pepper is found around the log and in h tpepperoni meat..

Why is my fish chewy?

Fish that seems tough when you bite into it is probably overcooked. As it moves from done to "overdone," the flesh continues to firm then shrinks, pushing out moisture, which evaporates and leaves the fish dry and chewy. Fresh fish needs little embellishment, for its flavor is as fragile as its flesh..

Can you poop out tapeworms?

Pieces of the tapeworm break off and come out of the body in feces (poop), along with the eggs they contain. If this infected poop gets into soil or water, it can infect other people or animals. contact with poop that contains tapeworm eggs..

Do Washington oysters have pearls?

Myth. The majority of jewelry pearls come from oysters. Although pearls ARE cultivated in oysters, many pearls used in jewelry (especially fresh water ones) are produced in clams and mussels, not oysters as commonly believed.

Can you over marinate deer jerky?

Yes, you can over-marinate. The marinade pushes salt into the meat and pulls water out of the meat. The meat gets firmer and saltier. Eventually, it will be too salty..

Is boiling lobster cruel?

Anyone who has ever boiled a lobster alive can attest that, when dropped into scalding water, lobsters whip their bodies wildly and scrape the sides of the pot in a desperate attempt to escape. In the journal Science, researcher Gordon Gunter described this method of killing lobsters as "unnecessary torture.".

Is it OK to eat salmon medium rare?

Chefs recommend eating salmon medium or medium rare because it has the best flavor when it's flaky on the outside with a moist middle that melts in your mouth. The new standard for cooking salmon in restaurants is medium. Some menus even say so.

How long should you cook a 3 lb meatloaf?

Is it OK to eat steak 2 days out of date?

For sell-by dates that go past at home, you can continue to store the food for a short amount of time depending on what it is. Some common products are: ground meat and poultry (1-2 days past the date), beef (3-5 days past the date), eggs (3-5 weeks past the date).

How do I know when my roast is done?

The 'touch test' method for both Steaks and Roasts Press the outside centre of the meat lightly with tongs. If it feels soft and springy it's in the medium-rare range. If it feels slightly firm and springy it's medium. Any firmer to touch and its on its way to well done..

Can you put raw onions on a pizza?

Onions should be pan sauteed with a little olive oil until soft and caramelized before putting on top of a pizza. Raw onions contain a lot of moisture and will not cook evenly if baked on top of a raw pizza dough. One exception is red onion which can be sliced very thin and placed raw on the pizza to cook in the oven..
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