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What are the USDA recommended temperatures for microwaving food safely?
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Place the thermometer in the thickest area of the meat or poultry â not near fat or bone â and check the temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and in the thickest part of the breast of whole poultry. Cooking times may vary because ovens vary in power and efficiency. Cook ground meats to 160 °F as measured with a food
What can you do to prevent food from sticking?
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Oil the food, not the grates! A lot of people think if they oil the cooking grates, the food won't stick. Often, the food sticks worse because the oil starts to burn and become tackyâalmost like glueâbefore they get the food on the grill. Food won't stick if it is brushed with a thin coat of oil and placed on clean cooking grates. The fin
What is preferable for liquid-based foods or very high temperatures?
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Iron and steel are less thermally conductive than Aluminum. They hold their heat better, because the rate of heat transfer to the colder air surrounding the pan is slower. This is a great attribute, and the natural movement of the liquid will distribute heat for you with liquid based techniques and foods such as stews, sauces, braising, steaming, a