How to Blacken Food
Posted on January 1st, 2009 by monsterguide
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Food is blackened to preserve its juicy flavor. Blackening preserves the food with the formation of a crisp blackened crust. This can be achieved through a very simple process.
Blackening is especially popular among grilled-food lovers.
Steps for Blackening Food
1. Prepare the Blackening Mixture
A blackening mixture is comprised of a variety of spices. The exact amount and types of spices vary depending on one’s preference. The usual spices used include Cajun, cayenne pepper, and paprika. There are commercially available ready-made blackening mixtures in the market as well.
2. Preparing the Food
Food meant to be blackened should be cut thinly and precisely. Uniformity of the cut is an important factor in the success of being able to preserve the juice and the freshness. The end result is food that is black on the outside but juicy and fresh inside.
The prepared cut should then be dipped in. It should also be covered with melted butter. This will serve as an adhesive to the blackening mixture.
Cover the cuts in with the mixture. You then have the option to start grilling right away or to cover the food before going ahead with the grilling. If you choose to cover the food, use another coating of melted butter.
3. Preparing the Grill
Keep in mind that ordinary charcoal does not produce sufficient heat for proper blackening. It is best to use hardwood charcoal for optimum temperature conditions.
You should pre-heat the griller by making sure the charcoals have been burning for some time. Grill the cuts for a maximum of six minutes. Make sure you turn the cut midway into the cooking time.
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