I thought I saw my mom doing this when I was younger, but I'm not sure. Are you supposed to rinse all poultry before preparing or only if it's a whole bird (not just breast or thighs)? Or do you do it at all? If so, what is the purpose? Your input would be helpful!
2006-11-14 13:50:35 · 11 answers · asked by ecogrl23 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
This question was raised to Cook's Illustrated, and the magazine's response was that it's better not to. It's not necessary, and could cause the raw chicken juices to splash around the sink area, leading to possible contamination of other foods.
They also did a taste test of rinsed vs non rinsed birds, and found the rinsing made no difference in taste.
The US Department of Agriculture also advises against rinsing chicken. If you're worried about bacteria, just don't eat it raw!
2006-11-14 14:07:11 · answer #1 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always wash poultry before cooking....but make sure that you wash your hands with warm water and soap before you touch anything else after cleaning your bird
2006-11-14 13:59:03 · answer #2 · answered by Hmmm... 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most restaurants wash poultry only when it is first having signs of starting to go bad you kinda have that smell other then that i have not just washed poultry
2006-11-14 13:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should rinse ALL foods before cooking and or eating. If you are worried about germs, get a spray bottle put in some Listerine and spray the food before rinsing...............kills all the germs.
2006-11-14 13:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by FireBug 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can, but it isn't true that it removes bacteria. Cooking the chicken to the right temperature(160-170 degrees) kills bacteria.
2006-11-14 13:59:25 · answer #5 · answered by csulbalgebra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of coarse wash the whole thing and make sure the inside of it is clean and has no red blood vessels
2006-11-14 14:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's a good idea. The moisture is good for cooking it too.
2006-11-14 13:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would. What does it hurt. The extra moister helps with the breading too.
2006-11-14 13:53:29 · answer #8 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it removes some of the bacteria, and 'ickiness.'
2006-11-14 13:58:17 · answer #9 · answered by BSG 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2015-04-30 17:17:15 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋