/ck/ - Food & Cooking

So I only got into cooking last year because i wanted to get more fit and am still pretty noob. Now im making gumbo tonight and my rue smelled like it had a slight burn, but it never got burnt looking and stayed liquid and didn't get too thick. However, tasting it with my garlic, celery, onions, bell pepper, and jalapenos, it didn't taste burnt. Im wondering how it could have smelt burn while just as a rue but not taste it when i mix in the rest of the ingredients. I also basted my chicken in Steel Reserve because it's the only thing I had and i very rarely drink.