Don’t Toss That Burnt Toast! Use This Hack Instead!

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According to this chef:

The solution for those just-about-burnt (foods): the freezer. When something like nuts, tart shells, coconut, or breadcrumbs were roasting in the oven and went just a bit too far—they reached that deep, dark color and nutty smell that comes right before burning—we immediately plunged them into the freezer to instantly stop the cooking process. This quick change in temperature instantly halts the cooking process, stopping burning in its tracks.

So the next time you find yourself inhaling the smell of your food starting to burn, run and get it out of the oven or toaster, transfer it to a new tray and throw it in the freezer!  This will work for nuts, pastry dough, toast, pie crust, coconut, breadcrumbs, etc.

Pass this tip on to all the folks you know who use their kitchen!

Do you have a food hack for salvaging food that might otherwise get tossed?  Please tell us about it.

Thank you to epicurious for this great tip!

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