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Fond of Flavor
When it comes to using fond, I’m confused. Won’t the dark bits make my pan sauce taste burnt?
–Edward Merrell, Olympia, Wash.
The browned bits that stick to the bottom of the pan when you sear meat are called fond—and they are packed with savory flavor. We understand that the degree to which the fond in the pan has browned can be worrisome, and it can be a problem if it gets too dark.
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