Anonymous
Anonymous
05/09/2023 23:16
Subject: Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I know current guidance says we shouldn’t but I do. It’s how my grandmother taught me and seems unsanitary if I don’t (I know this is not true but it’s how it feels ). I use very low water to avoid splashes and hold it low inside the sink then clean the sink with bleach afterwards .
You are reminding me of a work colleague who always peeled pears, even organic ones, because her grandmother thought the peels were toxic. I don’t mean this in a rude way, but do you never question anything from the way you were raised?
My grandmother doesn’t wash her hands. Ever.
Anonymous
05/09/2023 23:13
Subject: Re:Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
No, absolutely not. If there is a lot of juice I may pat it dry with paper towels.
Anonymous
05/09/2023 22:48
Subject: Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
Anonymous wrote:I know current guidance says we shouldn’t but I do. It’s how my grandmother taught me and seems unsanitary if I don’t (I know this is not true but it’s how it feels ). I use very low water to avoid splashes and hold it low inside the sink then clean the sink with bleach afterwards .
You are reminding me of a work colleague who always peeled pears, even organic ones, because her grandmother thought the peels were toxic. I don’t mean this in a rude way, but do you never question anything from the way you were raised?
Anonymous
05/09/2023 22:33
Subject: Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
No
Anonymous
05/09/2023 22:04
Subject: Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
I do. Never gotten sick from Samonella.
Anonymous
05/09/2023 21:52
Subject: Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
No, I don't.
Anonymous
05/09/2023 21:38
Subject: Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
No then you’ll just spray nasty chicken juice everywhere.
Anonymous
05/09/2023 21:37
Subject: Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
I know current guidance says we shouldn’t but I do. It’s how my grandmother taught me and seems unsanitary if I don’t (I know this is not true but it’s how it feels ). I use very low water to avoid splashes and hold it low inside the sink then clean the sink with bleach afterwards .
Anonymous
05/09/2023 21:31
Subject: Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
Gross. No.
Anonymous
05/09/2023 21:12
Subject: Re:Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
Anonymous wrote:It’s a great way to contaminate your entire sink and even beyond as the spray of water aerosolizes salmonella all around your countertop.
I take raw chicken from the package and like all other meats I use paper towels to absorb as much moisture off the surface of the meat as possible - this is critical for effective browning of the meat. There is no need to wash the surface of any meat because a good sear is going to kill anything on the surface anyway and rinsing meat doesn’t kill bacteria on the surface.
Yes. This is the way to do it from both a food safety and tasty food standpoint.
Anonymous
05/09/2023 21:10
Subject: Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
No.
Anonymous
05/09/2023 21:05
Subject: Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
Anonymous wrote:USDA says do not wash your chicken!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4C0k5hEcJc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARGatosn4dQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9Y4I9z2i8c
America’s Test Kitchen says the same.
Anonymous
05/09/2023 21:05
Subject: Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
since you're probably cooking it way past 165, why would it matter 
Anonymous
05/09/2023 21:03
Subject: Re:Do you wash raw chicken before cooking it?
It’s a great way to contaminate your entire sink and even beyond as the spray of water aerosolizes salmonella all around your countertop.
I take raw chicken from the package and like all other meats I use paper towels to absorb as much moisture off the surface of the meat as possible - this is critical for effective browning of the meat. There is no need to wash the surface of any meat because a good sear is going to kill anything on the surface anyway and rinsing meat doesn’t kill bacteria on the surface.
I take raw chicken from the package and like all other meats I use paper towels to absorb as much moisture off the surface of the meat as possible - this is critical for effective browning of the meat. There is no need to wash the surface of any meat because a good sear is going to kill anything on the surface anyway and rinsing meat doesn’t kill bacteria on the surface.