Why does meat float when cooked?
Chef's answer
Foods become floating when cooked because their density decreased to less than that of water, but some foods such as apples and peanuts increased in density on boiling water. From this experiment, you can tell when cooking chicken or dumplings, once you see them float, they are ready to eat..
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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If you cook at too high of a temperature (at a rolling boil, for example) that will push the meat and bones upwards. If you have a steamer basket, or a colander that fits in your pot, you can place that upside-down on top and place a weight on it to hold everything down..
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Add enough water to cover the meat by 1 inch. NOTE: the briskets will float, so I put a heavy heat-resistant plate or bowl on top to keep them submerged.
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Stack the jars into your DRY water bath. Place a weight (or weights) on the jars to keep them from floating. Fill the water bath with HOT tap water. Until the jars are covered and the water is at an acceptable level for your sous vide.
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NOTE: the briskets will float, so I put a heavy heat-resistant plate or bowl on top to keep them submerged. STOVETOP: Turn heat to high and bring contents to a boil. Turn heat to a low simmer.
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When ravioli cooks, its density decreases, which causes it to float. It's all about the physics of cooking pasta. When the food in a pot of water is less dense than the water, it floats. ... The density of water can also change when you dissolve something, like salt or the starches from pasta noodles, in it.
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Eggs have an air cell that becomes larger as the egg ages and acts as a buoyancy aid. An egg can float in water when its air cell has enlarged sufficiently to keep it buoyant. This means the egg is older, but it may be perfectly safe to use..
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