In this episode of Cheftionary: The Podcast, Chef Mychal Billiot breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of cooking — when to salt your food.

Most cooks focus on how much salt to use, but professionals know that timing matters just as much as quantity.

Chef Mychal explains:

• Why salting before cooking can transform flavor

• When salting after cooking is actually the better move

• How salt interacts with moisture, heat, and protein

• Why timing your seasoning can completely change a dish

Understanding when to salt — and why — is one of the small techniques that separates guessing from real cooking.

Cheftionary breaks down how food actually works, so cooks stop guessing and start understanding.