Meat thermometers aren't optional—misjudging temperature could lead to serious consequences.

Many home cooks rely on color or instinct when grilling, but only temperature tells you if your meat is truly safe to eat, ...

When you cook steak over the grill, it becomes firmer, turns brown and begins to give off an enticing smell. But exactly what is happening to the meat as it's being cooked? "There's a lot of processes ...

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Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Animal meats are among the densest and highest-quality sources of complete protein, ...

If you go grocery shopping once a week or less, you should be throwing most of the meat in the freezer as soon as you get home. As per the USDA, raw poultry, ground meat, and sausage will only last ...