Beef Handling Tips

Beef Handling Tips!

Follow these smart handling tips when preparing beef.
• Leave a thin layer of fat on steaks and roasts during cooking
   to preserve juiciness. Trim fat after cooking.
• Pat steaks, cubes and pot roasts dry with paper toweling for
   better browning.
• To make cutting into strips for stir-frying easier, partially
   freeze beef to firm.
• Salt beef after cooking or browning. Salt draws out moisture
   and inhibits browning.


To avoid cross-contamination and prevent foodborne illness...
• Wash hands well in hot soapy water before and after handling
   meat and other fresh foods.
• Keep raw meat and meat juices from coming into contact with
   other foods, both in the refrigerator and during preparation.
• Wash all utensils, cutting surfaces and counters with hot
  soapy water after contact with raw meat.
• Keep carving boards separate from other food preparation or
   serving boards