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char
\ ˈchär \variants: or less commonly charrplural char or chars also charr or charrsis exposing the ingredient directly to a flame underneath a broiler, or you can place it in a very hot pan or on a grill grate. Once the food bubbles and blackens, it is charred. If it smells burnt or tastes bitter, you have gone too far!Definition of char
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grill
verb\ ˈgril \grilled; grilling; grillsDefinition of grill
is applying dry heat to food either from above or below. In South Africa, grilling refers to cooking food under the grill in your oven (in the States this is called broiling) or can also refer to cooking food in a pan with grill lines.
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rest
verb\ ˈrest \Definition of rest
To allow roasted or grilled meat to rest after cooking and before carving or slicing, so juices can redistribute throughout the meat
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toast
\ ˈtōst \is browning food by exposure to a dry heat. This may be by using a toaster, grilling, broiling or cooking over an open fire or a barbecue.Definition of toast





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