preseasoning
Factory-applied protective coating
Preseasoning is the treatment applied to cookware—especially cast iron—before first use, creating a nonstick surface through layers of polymerized oil.
A preseasoned pan comes ready to cook with: The skillet arrived preseasoned, so I didn't need to oil and bake it.
The term also describes adding spices to food before the main cooking process begins.
Saltwater soaking for meat
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
- marinatingSoaking food in flavored liquid
- tenderizingMaking food less tough
infusing · salting · soaking · coating · slathering · massaging · resting · overnight
Making food less tough
- flavoringSubstance adding taste
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- penetrationEntry into something
- crustHard outer layer
bark · caramelization · browning · aroma · depth · enhancement · infusion · bloom
brining
Saltwater soaking for meat
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
- marinatingSoaking food in flavored liquid
tenderizing · infusing · salting · soaking · coating · slathering · massaging · resting · overnight · refrigerating
tenderizing
Making food less tough
- flavoringSubstance adding taste
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- penetrationEntry into something
crust · bark · caramelization · browning · aroma · depth · enhancement · infusion · bloom · mellowing
spices
Aromatic food flavorings
garlic · cumin · paprika · turmeric · coriander · oregano · thyme · rosemary · sage · basil
brine
Water saturated with sodium
citrus · mustard · yogurt · miso · teriyaki · buttermilk · wine · beer · sake · tamarind
present, season, seasoning, seasoned, seasonal, unseasoned, seasonable, preseason, preseasoned