Handbook / searing
searing
A Grand Theory of Sticking
How to build stability in your pan's surface (and prevent its disruption).
The water droplet test: when to use it (and when not to)
A tiny flick of water tells you when a stainless pan is sear-ready. How to read it, why it works — and why half of what you see online gets it wrong.
The basic techniques, visualized
Temperature control is the whole game. See how your pan will react and why.
