Frying meat and other food in a pan is every home cook’s nightmare. But not because of its complexity. Rather, it is the oil splatter, which ends up covering the stove, kitchen appliances, and your clothes. Luckily, there are plenty of tested tricks that will help you minimize the oil splatter and save yourself a lot of trouble. Check out some of the best.
Add Salt to the Oil
Salt is one of the easiest and simplest ways to minimize the oil splatter. Simply add a pinch of salt to the oiled pan before you place the meat or other food. The splatter occurs because the hot air reacts with the moisture on the surface of the food. Salt soaks up the majority of the moisture, thus minimizing the effect.
Coat the Meat With Oil
Instead of heating the oil in a pan, coat the meat with oil beforehand. Heat the pan as it is and add the coated meat. This won’t completely prevent the oil splatter but it will lower it significantly. You can use the same trick for fish and most vegetables.
Dry the Meat
You can also go for the oldest trick in the book and simply dry the meat. Using a paper towel, thoroughly pat the meat in order to remove as much moisture on the surface as possible. You might also want to make sure your pan is also thoroughly dry.
