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Cooking Meat The Safe Way

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How To Defrost Lamb

How To Defrost Lamb

Lamb is a flavorful and lean meat that can take your dinner from drab to fab. However, safely defrosting those frozen lamb chops or leg of lamb is an important [...]
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How Long Can You Keep A Turkey In The Freezer?

How Long Can You Keep A Turkey In The Freezer?

  When it comes to freezing turkey, there are a few golden rules we need to follow to ensure that when we finally thaw it out for the big family [...]
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How Long Can You Freeze Sausage?

Whether you’ve just snagged a great deal on Italian sausages at the supermarket or you’re prepping for a big family [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Chicken?

  Freezing is like hitting the pause button on your food’s shelf life, keeping those pesky bacteria at bay. But, [...]

How Long Can You Keep A Turkey In The Freezer?

  When it comes to freezing turkey, there are a few golden rules we need to follow to ensure that [...]

How To Freeze Chicken Safely

Chicken is one of the most versatile proteins out there, but it’s also one of the easiest to mishandle, potentially [...]

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How Long Can You Freeze A Ham?

Like all good things, even frozen ham doesn’t last forever. So let’s cut right to the chase and explore just how long you can keep that ham on ice without sacrificing flavor or, more importantly, food safety. Understanding Freezing and Food Safety When it comes to freezing ham, it’s all [...]

How Long Does Cooked Bacon Last in the Fridge?

I know bacon is often the star of the breakfast plate. It’s the crispy, savory treat that can make any morning feel special. But as much as we’d all love for bacon to last forever, food safety must come first to keep our families healthy and happy. So, let’s fry [...]

How Long Do Tamales Last in the Fridge

From the masa to the filling and the all-important wrapping, each step is a testament to tradition and taste. But what happens after the fiesta when you find yourself with a fridge full of these delicious parcels? How long can you savor them before they turn from a treat into [...]

How to Safely Defrost Duck at Home

Duck is a delicious and nutritious poultry option that can add variety to your dinner routine. However, improper handling of raw duck can lead to foodborne illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness each year in [...]
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