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1. MostlyStable · 1786032363 · focus · HN ↗

   I take the point, but I think the author picked a poor analogy. Cooking even an excellent steak is actually not that hard. In fact, I'd argue that it's among the easiest things to master/make at a top level quality at home. Does it require some modicum of attention and understanding? Sure. But starting with a high quality cut, owning a meat-thermometer, and knowing about reverse searing is about all it takes to reliably and easily get a near perfect steak every time.

   There are far, far better cooking examples out there.

   1. turtlebits · 1786035180 · focus · HN ↗

      The problem is that not everyone can afford/wants to spend on a high quality cut. A good cook can make a cheap cut of meat taste great. There's no single right way of cooking a steak and that can include spices/herbs/marinades/oils/etc.

      1. ch4s3 · 1786035577 · focus · HN ↗

         There's a floor on quality for producing a good steak. Below that floor you'll be better served preparing the meat another way entirely.

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