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Simmer
- Technique in which foods are cooked in a hot liquid just below boiling point (typically between 185°F & 205°F / 82°C & 96°C (a thermometer can be used but is not necessary if visual cues are monitored)). Small bubbles will occasionally rise to the surface but there is not a full, rolling boil. Used to soften foods, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to cook evenly without becoming tougher. Slow cookers and crockpots may be used to maintain a simmer.
To more easily identify the proper temperature to maintain a simmer, bring the water to a boil first and then lower the heat.
Watch the pot and check visual cues; avoid large and rapid bubbles (boiling) by adjusting the heat (typically will be medium or medium-low), removing from the burner temporarily, and/or stirring the liquid.
Over time the liquid may evaporate, add liquid if the level becomes low. Use the right size pot to ensure that there is enough room to cover the ingredients, for some bubbling, and that the ingredients have room to move around.
A lid may be used to speed up the process - keep an eye on the temperature and remove or tilt the lid if boiling starts up.
Simmering can take time, resist the urge to increase the heat which may result in tougher meats or uneven cooking.
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