preventing buckling during cooking, 354, 354 rib, description of, 353 sirloin, description of, 353 unenhanced, buying, 354 Pork (recipes) All-American Meat Loaf, 525, 531–32, 531–34 All-Belly Porchetta with Pork-Fat-Roasted Potatoes, 663, 664–65, 666–67 Apricot-Glazed Roast Pork Tenderloin with Prunes and Figs, 660, 662, 662 Basic Pan-Seared Pork Chops, 355 Chile Verde with Pork, 273, 273–74 Cooler-Cooked Pork Chops with Barbecue Sauce, 398–99 Crown Roast of Pork, 658, 658 Fresh Pasta with Pork and Tomato Ragù, 732–33 Leftover Meat Loaf Sandwich, 534, 534–35 Maple-Mustard-Glazed Pan-Seared Pork Chops, 356 Maple-Mustard-Glazed Roast Pork Tenderloin, 662 Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple and Cider Sauce, 356, 356 Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Brandied Cherries, 352, 355 Pork Meatballs with Mushroom Cream Sauce, 542–43, 543 Tender Italian Meatballs with Rich Tomato Sauce, 536, 538–39, 538–41, 541 The Ultimate Bolognese Sauce, 729, 729–31, 731 Ultra-Crisp Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder, 650, 655 Porterhouse Steaks Butter-Basted Pan-Seared Thick-Cut Steaks, 312, 312–13, 313 grilling directions, 323–24 Perfect Grilled Steak for Two, 323, 324, 326 Potassium nitrate, 494 Potato(es) See also French Fries; Sweet Potatoes adding vinegar to cooking water, 814, 814, 908, 908 anatomy of a, 906–7 The Best Corn Chowder, 210, 212 best texture, for salads, 812–14 boiling, best method for, 813 Buttery, Oniony Charred Hash Browns, 478, 478–79 Cake, Basic Crisp (aka Rösti), 135 cakes (rösti), best cooking methods, 134–35 casserole, the ultimate, preparing, 467–68 and Corned Beef Hash, 140 Fingerling, Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette, 787, 787–88 Gratin, Cheesy Hasselback, 467, 469 hash, best cooking methods, 137–38, 139 Hash with Peppers and Onions, 137, 139, 140 high-starch, recommended uses for, 466 how to cut, 141, 141 low-starch/waxy, recommended uses for, 466 mashed, creamy, best methods for, 471 mashed, fluffy, best methods for, 471–72 mashed, potato varieties for, 470 Mashed, Rich and Creamy, 473, 473 mashed, soaking potatoes for, 471 mashed, two styles of, 470–72 Mashed, Ultra-Fluffy, 472, 472 medium-starch, recommended uses for, 466 New, Crispy Semi-Smashed, 477, 477 ... Buttery, Oniony Charred Hash Browns, 478, 478–79 Cake, Basic Crisp (aka Rösti), 135 cakes (rösti), best cooking methods, 134–35 casserole, the ultimate, preparing, 467–68 and Corned Beef Hash, 140 Fingerling, Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette, 787, 787–88... Perfect Grilled Steak for Two, 323, 324, 326 Potassium nitrate, 494 Potato(es) See also French Fries; Sweet Potatoes adding vinegar to cooking water, 814, 814, 908, 908 anatomy of a, 906–7 The Best Corn Chowder, 210, 212 best texture, for salads, 812–14... Fingerling, Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette, 787, 787–88 Gratin, Cheesy Hasselback, 467, 469 hash, best cooking methods, 137–38, 139 Hash with Peppers and Onions, 137, 139, 140 high-starch, recommended uses for, 466