Common Mistakes When Cooking Meat And How To Avoid Them

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      U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: "Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures Charts"
    




Avoiding these common blunders when cooking meat is your key to a gourmet homemade meal.

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Always let meat rest after cooking and before slicing. Wasser says that this prevents flavorful juices from draining onto your plate or cutting board, which can result in dry, tough meat. The juice needs time to redistribute in that grilled steak, roast chicken or pork loin.

      U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: "Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures Charts"