Why Seared Steak Beats Boiled MeatHow high heat turns ingredients into flavor

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Cooking is effectively the management of chemical reactions to produce specific tastes. The Maillard reaction occurs between 140 and 165 °C, causing amino acids and sugars to react and create the savory, browned crusts we enjoy. This interaction explains the vast flavor difference between boiled and seared meat, proving that the golden exterior is actually flavor being born.