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

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Many home cooks rely on color or instinct when grilling, but only temperature tells you if your meat is truly safe to eat, according to the USDA and food safety experts.

While cooking brings food to temperatures that kill dangerous bacteria, it doesn't always sanitize a utensil that's moving in ...

Summer holidays, and most other days, are great times to cook and enjoy Virginia-grown foods outdoors—safely, with attention to meat temperatures, while grilling. “It’s important for food to be cooked ...

Follow our advice for perfectly moist and delicious pork every time. But for a lot of people, pork is still notoriously difficult to cook properly — it can turn dry and fibrous, or overly fatty and ...