Questions tagged [seasoning]

Questions about the use of spices, herbs, salt and other flavorings to create the desired flavor in the final dish. See also the [salt] tag. For questions about seasoning cookware (e.g. cast iron) please use the tag [seasoning-pans]. Note that questions on flavor combinations (as in, "how should I season X", or "what seasoning goes with X") are off topic. This is a general site rule that goes beyond this tag.

There is no universal definition of "seasoning", the word means different things to different people. The answers to "Is there a difference between seasoning and flavouring?" are divided, but the combined answers do give the reader a basis for communication, and this tag is intended to broadly cover the ways people use the term, rather than trying to mandate a particular definition.

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Did I ruin my wok?

I jist got my new wok (I have never used one before), and I wanted to try it out. The package said that it was already seasoned, but I tried to season it nevertheless. Well, I washed the wok first and then put oil in it and turned up the heat to…
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Can you make beef and noodles with a beef stew seasoning packet?

I haven't made beef and noodles in a while but I have this beef stew seasoning packet and wanted to try that instead of beef broth or the beef cubes. Would this work? How much water would I need? I am just making a regular amount with one package of…
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Seasoning steak with broiler salt

I’ve always wanted to season a steak by just applying kosher salt before putting it in the bbq grill. A few months I tried using this technique (https://www.thespruceeats.com/seasoning-your-steak-keep-it-simple-995234) and using this broiler salt…
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Flash Rust Under Wok Seasoning

This was my first attempt seasoning a piece of cookware. I used the following approach: I scrubbed the wok down on both sides with a scouring pad and dish soap. I then heated the wok up and moved the wok around the flame until it was blue all…
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Can I still use my Worcestershire sauce?

So we have this Lea&Perrins Worcestershire Sauce from the past 6-7 years ago. And I would like to really know if it is still safe to consume? I've done my research but I'm still not sure if I could consume it because I do not know how it actually…
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Brand new grill pan was seasoned but food taste rancid/metallic?

Bought new cast iron grill pan from Bed Bath etc and seasoned it per videos on FB. Then used for first time tonight and something is off. Grilled asparagus tasted rancid or metallic and the pan smoked alot. Prior to using the pan it seemed sticky…
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How to remedy an over-brined turkey?

Left turkey in brine too long. The meat is very salty and I want to remove the salt. I do not know what to do to reduce the taste of salt. What is the process to reduce the overly salted taste?
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How much salt do potatoes absorb when being boiled?

My mashed potatoes are always bland. I’ve googled recipes and a lot of them say to put a teaspoon or so of salt in the water to boil them. I’m a bit worried about using so much salt. What I’d like to know is how much of that salt actually goes into…
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Best practices for cooking steaks such as rib-eye at home

I am looking for a best practices advise on cooking steaks such as rib-eye or club steaks at home so they come out similar to those at steakhouses. Oven or Pan? How about the seasoning and cooking times?
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Add sugar to Taco Seasoning?

Do I add sugar? So many people have told me they put sugar in their seasoning and I don't understand why. What does sugar provide to this recipe and how much should I experiment with? This is the recipe in progress. 4 Tbsp smoked paprika 4 Tbsp…
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