SCS 049 | Taste Vs. Flavor, Black Pepper Corn Sauce, & Hipster Bone Broth - Your Questions Answered!

SCS 049 | Taste Vs. Flavor, Black Pepper Corn Sauce, & Hipster Bone Broth - Your Questions Answered!

Author: Chef Jacob Burton - StellaCulinary.com June 27, 2018 Duration: 1:17:41

In this episode, listener questions covering flavor structure and sauce making are answered. If you want to have your question answered on an upcoming episode of the show, you can leave me a voicemail thru this page here, call the hotline (775-204-8389), or e-mail me, Jacob@StellaCulinary.com.

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In This Episode ...

We start the show talking taste vs. flavor, what makes up great flavor structure, and where does texture play a part? Shout out to Chasay over on the SCFB group for his awesome comment that spurred this discussion.

We discuss an important concept I wish I had included in my Flavor Structure Lecture; a concept I call "Flavor Spectrum".

Then we head on over to the Stella Culinary Forum, to answer rbg1000000's question on stocks versus broths, and possibly offend a few hipsters along the way.

Next, we discuss Loren's black pepper corn sauce, and I walk Michael through how to make a restaurant quality morel mushroom reduction that will go perfect with a steak!

We finish the episode with a trio of questions from SCFB member Sigfried, covering various puree sauce options and approaches, when to use different thickeners in the sauce making process, and the delineation between an emulsion and a puree.

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Stella Culinary School is hosted by Chef Jacob Burton of StellaCulinary.com, an executive chef who brings his professional kitchen experience directly to your ears. This podcast is for anyone who has imagined mastering the craft of cooking, whether you're an ambitious home cook or considering a culinary career. Each episode breaks down professional techniques into clear, actionable steps, moving beyond basic recipes to explore the foundational skills that transform ingredients. You'll hear detailed explanations on everything from fundamental knife work and sauce making to the precise science of baking and fermentation, all presented in an accessible way that demystifies the professional kitchen. Alongside these instructional deep dives, the show features conversations with a wide range of culinary artisans. Chef Burton sits down with fellow chefs, cookbook authors, winemakers, brewers, and coffee roasters, delving into their processes, philosophies, and what drives their passion for flavor. The result is a rich audio experience that both educates and inspires, building a comprehensive understanding of food and drink. Tune into this podcast for a genuine education in gastronomy, where each session feels like a personal lesson from a chef dedicated to sharing his knowledge.
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