Meat

• Cook to 165 degrees. When checking the temperature, insert the thermometer in the thickest part of the meat. If you are not using a thermometer, slice open a part of the meat to visually see if the meat is fully cooked. Don’t worry about ruining the presentation! 

• Families prefer well-done meats, even over-cooked is OK! Why is that?

• Families might have a past history of consuming outdated foods and have experienced food poisoning. 

• Families might have dental problems that make it harder to chew rare or undercooked meats.