Equipment Needed

• pot
• spoon
• thermometer (optional)

Ingredients

• liquid (water, broth, wine)
• food to cook
• seasonings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Bring liquid to a boil
2. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low
3. Adjust heat so only small bubbles rise slowly
4. Add food to simmering liquid
5. Maintain gentle simmer throughout cooking
6. Don't let it return to rolling boil
7. Cook for required time
8. Flavor develops slowly with gentle simmering

Professional Tips

• Simmering is gentler than boiling
• Perfect for soups, stews, and braises
• Keeps food tender - doesn't break apart
• Flavors infuse better with gentle heat
• Partial lid = less evaporation

What to Make

• soups
• stews
• sauces
• broth
• beans
• slow cooking