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[ralphmelton]

Tonight's pot roast was unsatisfactory--tougher than it ought to be, and not very flavorful. And for some reason, I have great trouble with reducing liquids--I simmered the cooking liquid for 15 minutes instead of 5, and still it was a lot more than the 1 cup it was supposed to reduce to. Hmpf.

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[drakemonger.livejournal.com]

Y'know, I have that same problem. I think it ends up killing the flavor of my keema masala because I have to boil the liquid for near an hour, not just the 15 minutes they suggest.

[eub.livejournal.com]

If you acquire a vacuum evaporator for this purpose, you will rule kitchen geekdom with a mailed fist.

[ralphmelton.livejournal.com]

Hmm. I think I'll have to buy the new car first, unfortunately.

[cellio]

I've never produced satisfactory pot roast. I am told that the secret ingredient is a pressure cooker, but I don't have one so I can't verify this.

[ralphmelton.livejournal.com]

I have made very satisfactory pot roast (without a pressure cooker)--but not last night.