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My father always let his meat sit before carving it: I rolled my eyes for years before understanding why he was right

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My father always let his meat sit before carving it: I rolled my eyes for years before understanding why he was right

For years, watching your father let his roast sit before carving seemed like theatrical patience. Turns out he was running a molecular-level science experiment that could reduce moisture loss by 60 percent and improve food safety—all in just 10 minutes.