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Cooking Meat The Safe Way

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How To Freeze Chicken Safely

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 leading to foodborne illnesses. No worries, though! I’m here to [...]
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How Long Can You Freeze Chicken?

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, just like your favorite TV show, you can’t pause forever. [...]
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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 [...]

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 [...]

How to Defrost Pork

As The Food Safety Dad, I want to walk you through the right techniques for thawing pork – this article [...]

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 [...]

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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 first step. Mishandling frozen lamb during the thawing process can introduce bacteria leading to foodborne illness. As your resident Defrosting [...]

How to Safely Defrost Beef at Home

As your resident Food Safety Dad, I want to walk you through the safest methods for thawing frozen beef at home. While it may seem simple, there are some common defrosting mistakes that can increase the risk of bacterial growth like E. coli and salmonella. The good news is that [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Ground Turkey?

  Freezing isn’t just a convenience; it’s a powerful tool in our food safety arsenal. When done right, it can preserve the quality of your food and prevent the growth of bacteria that cause foodborne illness. So, let’s talk turkey — ground turkey, to be exact — and how to [...]

How to Thaw Bacon The Safe Way

We all know that a sizzling strip of bacon can make any morning brighter, but before we get to the sizzle, we need to tackle the thaw. That’s right, today we’re talking about how to thaw bacon the right way! Now, I know you might be eager to dig into [...]
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