A cooler forecast for the weekend means opportunities for outdoor cooking and smoking. USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers says it is important to remember food safety procedures. Carothers says that it begins with handling raw foods.
Use clean utensils after handling raw meats.
She says cooking temperature is important when smoking.
Between 225 and 300 degrees throughout the cooking process.
Food safety practices protect you, your family, and your friends.