Anthony Bourdain is known for his insatiable appetite, no-bullshit cooking style, and old-school kitchen mentality — and he's graced us with some great cooking tips over the years.
Here are 11 of his most helpful cooking tips to take you from ~the nexus of awfulness~ to fine-dining material.
1.If you want a perfect cut of steak with an ideal ratio of "fat and lean," go with a rib steak.
2.And don't salt it in advance.
3.Cook it over a low, controlled flame.
4.And finally, let it rest for five to seven minutes before cutting.
5.Sear meat in batches instead of overcrowding your pan.
6.Ditch the bulky knife set and invest in one good chef's knife instead.
7.Always crack your eggs on a flat surface instead of the rim of a bowl.
8.And never crack them ahead of time.
9.When cutting an onion, form your left hand into a claw shape to prevent cutting yourself.
10.Contrary to popular belief, it's OK to buy fish on Monday.
