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Do you really have to wash meat before cooking?

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To reduce the risk of contamination, hands should be washed thoroughly after contact with meat. To do this, use warm soapy water and gently rub your hands together for about twenty seconds.

– Separate raw meat from other foods

Beef cuts  

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Beef cuts – Source: spm

Since raw meat contains bacteria, it should be separated from other foods that are ready to eat. By doing so, you will avoid the risk of cross-contamination.

– Cook the meat well

The only way to ensure that these foods are safe to eat is to cook them thoroughly until the right indoor temperature is reached to eliminate pathogens.

These methods of preparing meat limit the proliferation of bacteria

If you want to clean the meat before cooking, there are other, safer ways to do this. As mentioned above, these tips based on two acidic solutions can reduce the amount of bacteria on the meat in part.

– White vinegar to reduce bacteria on meat

It is one of the most common ingredients for cleaning meat. Due to its high acetic acid content, it can help reduce bacteria on the meat and tenderize it. To do this, simply in a solution of water and white vinegar before cooking.

– Lemon juice to cleanse the meat and give it an acidic flavor

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