A combination for preparing a food product and method of using the combination
are disclosed. The combination includes a housing supporting a cooking chamber,
which communicates with a flavor enhancement chamber. The cooking chamber and the
flavor enhancement chamber are selectively and independently controlled by an automated
controller. In using the combination, a user provides the food product, places
a flavor enhancement substance within the flavor enhancement chamber, arranges
the food product on a preparation rack, and position the rack with the food within
the cooking chamber. With the food positioned within the combination, the user
programs parameters for a food preparation cycle into an operating code resident
in the automated controller. Upon activation by the user, the controller executes
the operating code. In response, the flavor enhancement chamber releases a flavor
enhancement for impregnation into the food product, and the cooking chamber completes
preparation of the food product.
