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+Core Concepts
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+# Fats
+- Main cooking fat is bacon grease
+- Butter is used when called for or for vegetarian options
+- Avocodo oil is only used when neutrality is very important (i.e. mayo making)
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+# Acids
+- Lemon juice is used for mayo and vinegariettes
+- White vinegar is used for cleaning, quick pickling, and a splash of acid if citrus is not desired
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+# Immulsifiers
+- Ground mustard is the main immulsifier for everything
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+# Yogurt
+- Used as a base for sauces or strained to make a sour-cream alternat
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+# Cornmeal
+- Use for corn/spoonbreads, grits, as thickener, etc
+- Okra, etc can be fried in cornmeal if egg'd first
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+# Cooking methods
+- All recipes cooked with a skillet and a camp cup for boiling