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Cooking Meat The Safe Way

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How to Quickly Defrost Chicken

How to Quickly Defrost Chicken

As a dad, I know the struggle of juggling work, family, and the eternal question of, “What’s for dinner?” When you’ve got a busy schedule and a hungry family, sometimes [...]
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How Long Will a Thawed Turkey Keep in the Fridge?

How Long Will a Thawed Turkey Keep in the Fridge?

With the holidays around the corner or maybe just a big family dinner on the horizon, you might find yourself wondering about the best way to handle a big ol’ [...]
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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 [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Ground Beef?

  Now, I’m sure many of you have found yourselves staring at a great deal on ground beef at 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 [...]

How to Quickly Defrost Chicken

As a dad, I know the struggle of juggling work, family, and the eternal question of, “What’s for dinner?” When [...]

All Meat Articles

How to Safely Defrost Venison

Venison is growing in popularity for its lean, high-protein qualities and savory flavor. But improper handling of raw venison can result in foodborne illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 48 million Americans get sick from contaminated foods annually, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 [...]

How Long Does Cooked Ham Last in the Fridge

  When it comes to food safety, ham is an interesting topic because it comes in many forms: there’s fresh ham, cured ham, and fully cooked ham, just to name a few. Each type can have different shelf lives when stored in the refrigerator. To keep things simple, we’re focusing [...]

How to Safely Defrost Bison Meat at Home

Bison is growing in popularity for its rich flavor and nutritional benefits. Lower in fat and calories than beef, bison is an excellent source of protein, iron, and vitamins B6 and B12. However, improper handling of raw bison can lead to foodborne illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]

Can You Freeze Bacon?

  Let’s get one thing straight – bacon is one of those magical ingredients that can make almost any dish better. But no matter how much we love it, sometimes we just can’t finish all the bacon we have on hand before it goes bad. Fear not! Freezing is a [...]
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