This time of the year families and friends gather around a dining room table, celebrate the holidays and consume a lot of turkey.
Here's a few cooking safety tips for the many individuals serving turkey this year:
-It is important to keep the meal preparation area clean.
-Follow package directions when thawing the tom or hen.
-Wash hands often to prevent transferring bacteria from the poultry to other items in the kitchen.
-Follow cooking instructions.
-Check the internal temperature of the turkey in the innermost part of the thigh and thickest part of the breast with a food thermometer - even if your turkey has a "pop-up" temperature indicator.
-Minimum internal temperature should reach 165 °F or higher for safety.
Holiday Cooking Safety Tips