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Sautéing uses less oil than frying, but foods are still tasty.

"I love the taste of fried foods."

"I love the taste of fried foods."

  • Sautéing means to cook foods in a pan on the stove with a little bit of fat (such as oil or butter) so it does not stick.

  • Cover the bottom of your pan with oil, heat your pan under medium heat, and add your food.  Move the food around as it cooks.

  • Sautéing is a good way to add flavor to food without adding much fat.

Try This

Check out some recipes on this site that uses sautéing as a method, such as those listed in the Related Recipes section below, and try one this week.

How to Sauté

Quickly learn how to sauté by watching Chef Jacob Burton.

Related Recipes
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
15 mins
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Quick Stir-Fry
45 mins
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Potato Sauté with Onions and Bell Peppers
45 mins
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Cinnamon Sauteed Bananas
10 mins
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Sautéed Okra with Onions and Tomatoes
20 mins
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Corn and Squash Sauté
30 mins
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