After everyone has eaten all the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pie that they can, having leftover turkey is almost a guarantee. There are critical temperature guidelines for storing and reheating leftovers safely. We have all the thermal tips you need, and a … [Read more...]
This hunting season don’t fall prey to food borne illness
Fall means more than colorful leaves, shorter days and cooler temperatures. For many outdoor enthusiasts, it also marks the beginning of hunting season. A chance to “grocery shop” the way Mother Nature intended and bag the one that got away last year. While every good … [Read more...]
Some BBQ Meats Must be Cooked to Higher Temps
Every year BBQ teams from all over the world converge on Kansas City, MO and the American Royal for what’s been dubbed the World Series of BBQ. Over 500 pitmasters put their (pork) butts on the line as they gun for the coveted title of World’s Best in categories like chicken, … [Read more...]
New Recommended Pork Temperature: Juicy and Perfectly Safe
The new USDA recommended temperature for whole cuts of pork is now 145°F (with a 3-minute rest after.) Pork is one of those tricky cuts of meat that we’ve never been quite sure about. A less than well-done piece of pork had always been considered unsafe meat likely to be … [Read more...]