One of the biggest mistakes newer cooks make is thinking:
Higher heat = faster cooking.
It doesn’t.
Different foods need different levels of heat.
🔥 High heat: Searing steaks, burgers & developing color
♨️ Medium heat: Chicken, vegetables, eggs & everyday sautéing
🥘 Low heat: Sauces, braises, delicate foods & slow cooking
The secret isn’t always turning the heat up.
It’s learning when to control it.
If the outside of your food is burning before the inside is cooked, your pan isn’t making you cook faster — it’s telling you your heat is too high.
👨🍳 Chef Challenge:
Next time you cook, pay attention to your heat instead of automatically turning the burner to HIGH.
🔥 What food gives you the most trouble getting cooked perfectly? Drop it below and I’ll help you.