Friday night rush made me okay with pre-chopped mirepoix

I always insisted on fresh cuts. When we were overwhelmed, the pre-diced stuff held up. It's a solid backup for busy shifts.

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hall.joel7mo ago

I saw what @the_harper said and it reminds me of watching line cooks trash talk prepped stuff, then quietly grab it from the lowboy when the tickets stack up. The knife skills pride just goes out the window.

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the_harper7mo ago

Yeah, I finally tried the pre-chopped last week during a crazy dinner service. Honestly, the quality was way better than I expected and it works fine.

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kai4457mo ago

Changed my mind after trying it during rush.

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lopez.emery7mo ago

Totally get that rush hour panic. But calling it "pre-chopped" is kinda broad. The bagged mirepoix from the store is a lifesaver, but the pre-peeled garlic in water tastes totally different. It's all about picking the right shortcut. Some stuff keeps its flavor, other things just get weird and rubbery.

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