📊 Quick Comparison Table

MethodTempTimeHealth ★Best For

🎯 Which Method for Which Food?

🔥 High Heat / Dry Methods

Steak, burgersGrilling, Pan-searing, Broiling
Bread, pastriesBaking
Vegetables, pizzaRoasting, Grilling
Quick-cooking fishSautéing, Pan-searing
Chicken skinBroiling, Grilling

💧 Low Heat / Moist Methods

Tough cuts of meatBraising, Slow-cooking
Fish, eggsPoaching, Steaming
Vegetables, dumplingsSteaming, Boiling
Flavor developmentBraising, Stewing
Tender meats, roastsRoasting, Sous Vide