Before you begin any food preparation always wash hands with soap and water.
Do not rinse raw meat.
Wash hands with soap and water after handling raw meats.
General Guidelines
Cooking instructions are meant as guidelines only. Cook to recommended internal temperature guidelines and adjust cooking time if necessary. Size of appliances and weight of products will vary.
Cook with a calibrated food thermometer to accurately measure the internal temperature of meats.
Cooking safely to medium doneness requires the meat to reach and hold an internal temperature of 145°F for at least 3 minutes.
Internal Temperature for other levels of doneness: Rare: 120-125°F; Medium Rare: 130-135°F; Medium Well: 150-155°F; Well Done: 160°F.
Appliances will vary; adjust cooking times as necessary to reach at least 145°F.
