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sear

[seer] / sɪər /


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Inspired by Alison Roman’s knack for giving pork chops real presence — the kind that demands a proper sear and a little attention — I started there.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

It takes well to a hard sear, which means texture.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

“I can still put your sear marks on your steak or burger with an infrared grill that’s fully electric,” said Langerud.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Pros like Cincinnati-based chef Jose Salazar told me they favor carbon-steel pans because they’re virtually indestructible, relatively affordable and about half the weight of cast iron, so they heat up faster and sear well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

She tried to sear that beautiful sight on her memory as a shield to the ugliness that she now knew was about to happen.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper




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