On Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:50:38 -0500, piedmont > wrote:

>Is seasoning a crutch?
>
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>I'm going to try a few cuts of meat without any seasonings at all so I
>can 'remember' what pure meat tastes like and build from there.
>
>Regards,
>Mike

Now you're talking.

That's the way I was taught and the way I like it. I think you'll find
that a little simple seasoning is the way to go. To me, a seasoning is
used to subtly enhance the flavor of the meat, not change, mask, or
overwhelm it.

I'm not sure I'd call seasonings a crutch but it does seem that to
many the meat has simply became a vehicle to carry their rubs, mops,
brines, and sauces to the eater's mouth.


Jerry O.