Sunday, June 12, 2011

BBQ - Food Safety

This should be top priority.

Food safety must always be considered whenever you’re cooking or grilling. Follow the basic rules: don’t leave perishable food out of refrigeration for longer than two hours (one hour if the weather is very hot), separate cooked and uncooked foods, use a fresh platter and utensils for cooked foods, and watch those internal temperatures whenever you’re grilling meats.

Always wash your hands, the work surface, utensils, and platters after coming in contact with raw meats and eggs.  Avoid cross-contamination of raw/cooked food by using separate cutting boards, utensils and platters; refrigerate foods while marinating; and never baste with the marinating liquid. Make extra marinade just for basting or boil your marinating liquid first.

Just take some time and care with your food and you’ll always serve fresh, wholesome, delicious meals to satisfy your family and friends.

Have fun with grilling

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