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pinked


Meanings
  • Verb

    To give a pink color to, especially by cutting the edge of meat with a knife.

    - "I will pink the steak before grilling it."
    - "The butcher pinks the roast beef."

Rhymes
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inked , manked , banked
Variants
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pink , pinked , pinking , pinks
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to prick' or 'mark with pricks', probably from Old Norse or Germanic roots.


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  1. Pinking meat is often used in the preparation of corned beef and cabbage.

  2. The term 'pinked' is not commonly used in modern cooking terminology and is mostly found in older cookbooks or in specific culinary traditions.


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  1. Marbling: The intramuscular fat found in some meats, which contributes to the tenderness and juiciness. Pinked meat may have less marbling than rarer cuts.

  2. Sous Vide: A cooking technique where food is vacuum-sealed in a plastic pouch and then cooked in a water bath at a precise temperature. Pinked meat is not typically achieved through this method.


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In cooking, pinked meat is often associated with a well-done or overcooked appearance, although the process can also enhance the texture and flavor.

How to Memorize "pinked"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the process of cutting the edge of meat to give it a pink color.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pinked' with the cooking of meat.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'P' in 'pinked' stands for 'Prick' or 'Pink' the meat.


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