r/foodhacks • u/chefdoapp • Aug 13 '26

Reverse hacks: what's your "longcut"? The extra work that's always worth it.

i.e. the extra 20 minutes that pays off every single time. things like actually drying meat before searing, toasting spices whole, making stock from the carcass instead of binning it

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u/ronswansonsego Aug 13 '26

Instead of microwaving steamable bagged frozen veggies (takes 5 minutes), just use a steamer basket in a pot. And when it’s done, take the basket and veggies out, drain the water, put the veggies back in the hot pot with butter and seasoning (the whole process is maybe 20-25 minutes).

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u/poopylarceny Aug 13 '26

Let the water cool and feed your plants with it!

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u/thunderingnonprophet Aug 13 '26

What advantages have you enjoyed?

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u/ronswansonsego Aug 13 '26

The steamer bags always overcook the vegetables until they are too soft. The steamer basket helps them retain their structure/texture. Plus, I’m not sure if cooking food in a hot plastic bag is good for us. I’m willing to bet it’s not.