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Cooking Meat The Safe Way

We're here to equip you with the know-how to ensure your meat isn't just mouth-watering but also impeccably safe. Dive into our resources for a comprehensive guide to cooking that tastes good and feels great.
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How to Safely Defrost Chicken

How to Safely Defrost Chicken

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an estimated 1 million cases of salmonella infection each year in the United States, with over 19,000 hospitalizations [...]
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How to Defrost a Turkey Safely

How to Defrost a Turkey Safely

The holiday season is almost here. For many families, that means it’s nearly time to thaw the star of the show – the Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey! A frozen bird [...]
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Handling Ground Beef and Steak At Home

Beef is a beloved protein that graces the dinner tables of countless families. It’s versatile, packed with flavor, and when [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Bacon?

As we dive into the frosty world of frozen bacon, we’ll explore what the experts at the CDC and FDA [...]

How Long Does Spam Last?

Oh, the good ol’ Spam—the meat in a can that has been baffling taste buds and raising eyebrows since 1937. [...]

How to Freeze Lasagna

Now, as much as we love the smell of bubbling cheese and herbs wafting through the house, we don’t always [...]

All Meat Articles

A Full Guide To Handling (And Cooking) Pork

Pork, often referred to as “the other white meat,” is a staple in many kitchens worldwide. Rich in essential nutrients like B vitamins, potassium, and protein, pork can be both a tasty and nutritious part of your diet. Despite its popularity, pork requires careful handling to ensure food safety. The [...]

How Long Does Cooked Ground Beef Last in the Fridge?

Whether you’ve browned it up for taco Tuesday, shaped it into meatballs for spaghetti night, or prepared a hearty Bolognese sauce for a family feast, you might find yourself with leftovers. And nothing pains a food lover more than wasted leftovers, am I right? But, as we all know, with [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Hot Dogs?

ng out in the deep chill of my freezer without turning into a frosty mess? Freezing is a fantastic way to extend the shelf life of food, including hot dogs, but there’s a right way to do it—and a timeline to follow to ensure you’re enjoying them at their best. [...]

How Long Does Cooked Sausage Last in the Fridge?

We’ve all been there, right? You cook up a big batch of sausages for the family barbecue, and even after everyone’s had their fill, there’s still a plateful of those savory links staring at you from the countertop. What do you do? If you’re like me, you don’t want to [...]
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