Cooking meat to the wrong temperature isn’t just a matter of taste—it’s a public health issue. A steak pulled from the grill at 130 degrees Fahrenheit might satisfy some diners’ preferences for medium ...

Learn why washing raw meat actually spreads germs, and how to easily prepare chicken and other proteins the safe way.

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 ...

Grilling a steak to the perfect medium-rare. Roasting a whole chicken without drying it out. Smoking a brisket low and slow until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender. Whether you’re a home cook or backyard ...

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 ...

If you splurge on a prime rib to cook at home, you want to make sure the cook is perfect. That's why this technique is a ...

We’ve ranted and raved for years about the benefits of an instant-read thermometer and how using one can help you be a more confident home cook. It’s useful for baked goods, deep frying, custards, ...