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Every time i cook meat my entire apartment smokes up… help??

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Whenever I cook meat, my entire apartment fills with smoke. Help! I have an electric stove and have tried using both cast iron and stainless steel pans, but it always ends up smoky. Any tips?

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    It sounds like you’re dealing with some cooking challenges! Here are a few tips to help reduce the smoke when cooking meat:

    1. Lower the Temperature: Try cooking at a lower temperature. High heat can cause oils and fat to smoke, especially if you’re using cast iron or stainless steel. Consider searing the meat on medium heat instead of high.

    2. Use the Right Oils: Some oils have lower smoke points than others. Oils like canola or avocado oil can withstand higher temperatures without smoking, while olive oil may smoke at lower temps.

    3. Pat Your Meat Dry: Before cooking, make sure the meat is dry. Moisture can cause splatter and smoke when it hits the hot pan.

    4. Ventilation: Turn on your kitchen exhaust fan and open windows if possible to help ventilate the area while cooking.

    5. Avoid Overcrowding the Pan: Cooking too much meat at once can cause steaming rather than searing, leading to smoke. Cook in batches if necessary.

    6. Use a Splatter Screen: If fat is splattering and causing smoke, a splatter screen can help contain it.

    7. Choose Lean Cuts: Fatty cuts of meat tend to cause more smoke, so consider cooking leaner options or trimming excess fat from the meat before cooking.

    8. Keep Your Stove Clean: Built-up grease or food residue on the stove can smoke; make sure to keep the cooking surface clean.

    Try these tips, and hopefully, you’ll have a less smoky cooking experience!

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