Don Wiss wrote:
> On Thu, 7 Jan 2016 21:33:02 -0700, cibola de oro > wrote:
>
>> Don Wiss wrote:
>>> Meat is edible raw. Cooking does nothing to enhance it.
>>
>> Flavor man, flavor.
>
> Yes, if you get a good Maillard layer it certainly is tasty. That is why
> people treasure the pan drippings to make gravy. Gray meat is tasteless.

That's it, yes!

> When I pan fry meat I use smell to know when to flip it. Though it is
> harder to know when the second side is done.

I agree, but that's where decent tongs come in.

> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillard_reaction
>
> Don. www.donwiss.com (e-mail link at home page bottom).

So if you agree, then why the statement on cooking doing nothing to
enhance it?

Flavor is always an enhancement, simply not a change of nutritive worth.