Category Archives for "Meat Temperature Advice"
Tilapia Fish Tacos
Tilapia fish tacos can be extremely fast to prepare, but there are a few steps you can take that will make cooking them even easier. You’ll notice that a tilapia fish fillet has a thicker part and a skinnier part. This can lead to uneven cooking. The simple solution is to separate the thicker belly […]
Read MoreGrilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe
There are many grilled pork tenderloin recipes that advise you to cook the tenderloin over direct heat the whole time. You will find that more often than not your pork tenderloin will turn out dry and overcooked using this cooking approach. The best way to cook pork tenderloin is to sear it over direct heat […]
Read MoreSous Vide Pork Tenderloin Recipe
The greatest advantage to sous vide pork tenderloin is its versatility and the amount of control it gives you in terms of time and temperature. With the help of a sous vide cooker, a meat thermometer, and the miracles of pasteurization, you can serve juicy pork tenderloin at an internal temperature well below 145°F. You […]
Read MoreCrunchy Cast Iron Chicken Thighs Recipe
The key to cooking cast iron chicken thighs with crunchy skin is to start them skin side down in a cold cast iron skillet to start, then placed over a burner set to moderate heat. You also need to give the chicken thighs some space to render their fat and moisture properly. Did I mention […]
Read MoreCrispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
Is it even possible for a baked chicken thigh to turn out crispy? I’ve seen a lot of recipes for crispy baked chicken thighs claiming crispy skin but then their photos reveal otherwise. I want fried chicken-like crispness. I’m talking pork rind crispness. A chicken thigh, unlike a chicken breast, is incredibly resilient and has […]
Read MoreThe Temperature of Breakfast Sausage When Done
The internal temperature of breakfast sausage when done is 160 degrees Fahrenheit/71 degrees Celsius. This is the minimum safe temperature guidance for breakfast sausage made from ground pork according to the USDA. However, most of the advice you’ll find online recommends cooking times that will have you massively overcooking your breakfast sausage. You will see […]
Read MoreThe Temperature of Turkey Sausage When Done
The internal temperature of turkey sausage when it’s done is 165 degrees Fahrenheit/ 74 degrees Celsius. All raw ground poultry products such as turkey and chicken sausage should be cooked to a minimum safe serving temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit/ 74 degrees Celsius, according to the USDA. In contrast, the minimum safe temperature for sausages […]
Read MoreThe Internal Temperature of Chorizo When Done
What is the internal temperature of chorizo when done? Fresh chorizo sausage is safe to eat above a minimum safe temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit or 71 degrees Celsius. Chorizo is made from ground pork and the minimum safe temperature for ground pork sausage is 160 degrees Fahrenheit. There are also variations of chorizo made […]
Read MoreThe Internal Temperature of a Hamburger When Done
The USDA‘s recommended safe minimum internal temperature of a hamburger when done is 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the recommendation for consumers cooking burgers at home. The 2017 FDA Food Code (it’s updated every four years) states that a hamburger’s safe minimum internal temperature when done is 158 degrees Fahrenheit. The FDA’s food code also […]
Read MoreHow to Tell If Chicken Is Done Without a Thermometer
Can you tell when chicken is done without the use of a thermometer? Yes, you can. However, the end result will be far less flavorful and juicy than if you had a meat thermometer monitoring the middle of your meat. Without a meat thermometer, you are left making an educated guess using the cooking temperature, […]
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