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Preparation Tips
Marinades & Rubs
Cooking Methods
Cooking Times
Carving Tips
Beef Flavor Pairings
 

What General Prepapration Tips Should I Know About?

  Getting It Ready: Follow these smart handling tips when preparing beef.
     The secret to moist flavorful meatloaves and meatballs
      is to mix lightly. Over mixing will result in a firm, compact   texture after cooking.

     Pat steaks, cubes and pot roasts dry with paper toweling
      for better browning.

     Partially freeze beef until just firm before cutting into strips
      for stir-frying.

     Salt beef after cooking or browning. Salt draws out
      moisture and inhibits browning.

  Keep It Clean: To avoid cross-contamination and prevent food-borne illness, follow these easy steps.
     Wash hands well in hot soapy water before and after
      handling meat and other fresh foods.

     Keep raw meat and meat juices away from 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.

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