Let meat come to room temperature before frying for even cooking
Rest meat out of the fridge for 1–2 hours before frying so it cooks more evenly.
Taking cold meat straight to the pan can lead to uneven doneness. Letting it warm slightly helps the interior cook more evenly while you sear the outside.
The short version
- Rest 1–2 hours before cooking for more even doneness
What goes wrong
Cooking meat straight from the fridge
Let it sit out 1–2 hours before frying
Why it works
Starting closer to room temperature reduces the temperature gradient, so the center catches up before the exterior overcooks.
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