How many times have you carved into a steak or chicken to find it underdone, postponing a meal while you rush it back to the oven or grill? Not only is it disappointing, and even embarrassing when guests are involved, it’s not safe. Cooking foods to a safe internal temperature ensures harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness have been killed. Knowing these temps and how to accurately measure them can help keep you safe and optimize time and flavor by avoiding undercooked foods.
Use a Food Thermometer
The most accurate way to know if food is adequately cooked is by using a food thermometer. You may have used methods for measuring doneness like waiting for chicken juices to run clear or food looks done on the surface, but they can be difficult to judge. Internal temperature is the only way to know for sure that food is cooked all the way through….