Sear

To sear means to quickly cook the outside of food, like meat, at a very high temperature so it gets a brown and tasty crust. It’s like giving the food a quick, hot hug that locks in the juices inside!

Examples

• When we grilled burgers for the cookout, I watched the chef sear the meat on the hot grill to lock in all the delicious juices and flavors.
• During our science experiment, we learned how to sear the surface of a piece of metal by heating it with a flame, which made it change color.
• I was amazed to see the chef sear the steak so quickly, creating a crispy, brown crust while keeping the inside juicy and tender for our dinner.

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