Foundational Techniques | Jorj Morgan

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A split lobster tail on grill grates, the exposed flesh caramelizing, a pastry brush applying glossy herb butter.

Grilling lobster tails

A salmon fillet on a screaming hot grill, crosshatch grill marks branding the pink flesh, skin crisping.

Grilling salmon

A vivid red Fresno chile halved lengthwise, cream-white ribs and glistening seeds exposed, gloved fingertip at the edge.

Handling hot peppers

A small glass bottle of rosemary simple syrup, the rosemary sprig visible inside, the amber liquid glowing.

Infusing simple syrups

A whole hard-boiled egg coated in a deep mahogany soy-mirin lacquer glaze, glistening.

Make a glazed egg

A mason jar showing crisp horizontal layers of cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, feta, and purple cabbage.

Making a layered salad

A thick meatloaf panini pressed in a grill press, melted provolone oozing from the sides, grill marks on the bread.

Making a meat loaf panini

A hot pan being deglazed with red wine, a dramatic sizzle creating steam, brown bits lifting from the fond.

Making a pan sauce

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