A temperature test takes less than a minute and can help you avoid foodborne illness.
It’s important to start by selecting fresh, high-quality cuts of meat.
Next, insert it into the thickest part of the meat, avoiding bones, fat, and gristle.
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Be sure to clean your food thermometer with hot soapy water before and after each use.
This can be an ideal cooking method for tougher cuts of meat that need time to tenderize.
Because consistent, low heat takes time.
The Importance of Resting
Letting the meat rest after cooking it is keyespecially for marinated meats.
Marinating meat can enhance its flavor and tenderness, bringing out its best.
Allowing the juices to seep in gives you a more moist and flavorful final result.
To minimize the risk of contaminating your food and potentially getting sick, follow these food safety tips.
“Burden of Foodborne Illness: Overview.”
Centers for Disease and Control.
Van, D. “Cooking Meat?
Check the New Recommended Temperatures.”
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
