Grill Safely This Summer

Thaw meat in the refrigerator, then bring to the grill just before cooking. Don't try to thaw it by setting it in the shade (or sun) outside. Use a "quick-read" meat thermometer, the kind with the long spike, to check the temperature of the meat while it's on the grill. Meat can look done, but be raw in the middle. For burgers, slide the thermometer into the patty from the side for a more accurate read. Cook the burger to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, or cook until no longer pink. Steaks cooked to medium doneness should read 160 degrees F. Cook chicken breasts, thighs and wings to 170 degrees F.

- From The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center

---

©2006 Texas Medical Center

---

E-Mail: tmcinfo@texmedctr.tmc.edu
URL: http://www.tmc.edu/tmcnews/06_01_00-grill.html