SC - special needs

[R. Del Boccio]

On 23 Apr 01,, Philip & Susan Troy wrote:

> I wonder if perhaps the hot-rock thing in this recipe has to do with
> protecting the ultimate consumer against off-flavors in reactive containers.
> 
> Adamantius

Maybe, but when Nola wants a non-reactive pot, he usually seems 
to specify earthenware.  A recipe for pickled eggplant, for instance, 
instructs the cook to use vessel of earthen ware and *not* of iron.  
For some recipes he calls for a new pot that has never been used, 
or one that has been recently glazed or tinned.

I figured that there had to be something about this method of 
heating (and I do think this is a sauce served warm) that is different 
from heating it over a fire or in an oven.  I know that cooking 
reduces the bite of horseradish.  Maybe this sudden-shock method 
affects the flavor less than a gradual, lengthy warming over coals?


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