Stock is like a computer--crap in, crap out.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Brown compares stock to a computer, implying that poor inputs result in poor outputs. This highlights the importance of ingredient quality.
- In plain terms
- If you use bad ingredients, your stock will be bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Quality inputs are essential for quality results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How important are ingredients?
- What affects your output quality?
Another view
Some poor ingredients can be mitigated by cooking technique.
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