Whether you're cooking chicken, beef, pork, or lamb, getting meat to the right internal temperature is vital.

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 ...

Nailing a steak that’s just right juicy, flavorful, and cooked to your exact preference is a kitchen win that never gets old.

Even the most confidently repeated kitchen wisdom can crack under rigorous testing. These are the meat cooking myths ready ...

Slow-braising, marinating, and cutting across the grain are quick ways to ensure meat ends up more tender, but leaving it out at room temperature before cooking can also yield a more desirable, ...

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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 ...

The turkey can be a major source of stress during the holidays, whether you’re worried about how long it needs to thaw or how to carve it skillfully. Another point of concern: Knowing when it’s ...