This is your chance to get a really creative and learn a few tricks on how to caramelize meat. We all know that meats are caramelized to add more flavor and color and to create a crusty layer. The process of caramelizing meat is quite simple and easy to follow and can be made at home by following few simple steps given below.

Tips On How To Caramelize Meat:

1. To caramelize meat it is important that you take a dry piece of meat. Even if the meat contains a bit of moisture, it will be difficult to caramelize it. It is best if you dry the meat with the help of paper towel.

2. It is important to use a heavy skillet or a cast iron pan to ensure that the meat turns crustier. It is not the same case if non-stick pan is used, as the meat will not be as crusty.

3. Once you have selected your pan, you need to heat it up before adding the meat to it. This will help in drying up the moisture released by the meat almost immediately.

4. Add oil to the pan only when the skillet gets really hot followed by the meat pieces.

5. You also need to remember to take a skillet that has more surface area. More surface area translates to more room space for the meat to get caramelized properly.

6. When adding a piece of meat to the skillet, it is important to let it cook for a couple of minutes so that one side is done completely. This will not allow the meat to stick to the pan.

7. Once the edges of the meat start coming up, it is time to flip over to the other side. The same process has to be repeated for the other side too.

8. To enhance the caramelize flavor; a little sugar can also be rubbed on the meat piece before it is added to the pan.

9. The leftover brown bits in the pan should not be discarded. A little water can be added to the remaining bits to turn them into thick gravy, which can be poured over the meat before serving.  

Now that you know the tricks about how to caramelize meat, you can certainly try once on a leisurely Sunday, or any day when you have sufficient time. Also make sure that the cooking time as well as the heat at which the meat is being cooked is well balanced so that the meat does not get too caramelized. Caramelizing meat is an art. This is your chance to showcase your cooking skills!

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