Sautéing is another method, especially if the spice rub includes flour or bread crumbs. When water is used for cooking, it is usually after the food has already been partially cooked with the dry heat method.
The text describes sautéing as an alternative cooking method that works well when a spice rub includes flour or breadcrumbs. It also explains that water is often added to the dish after it has been partially cooked using dry heat methods.