How to clean raw meat at home - 5 tips to follow - NDTV Food

When it comes to non-vegetarian food, many people have their preferences. But the only thing that is consumed a lot is meat. Indian cuisine is full of meaty recipes that people never tire of. They have it in restaurants, cafes, dhabas and even make it at home. Chewy textured foods cooked in a pool of spices seem to be everyone's favourite. However, when it comes to cooking meat at home, it becomes a lot of work. Not only do you have to wait an hour for the meat to cook, cleaning it up is another challenge. So if you also have trouble cleaning meat, here are some tips you can follow. Check them out below:

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Here are 5 tips for cleaning meat:

1. Vinegar

One of the most popular acids for washing meat is that everyday cooking and cleaning ingredient: vinegar! The presence of citric acid has been shown to reduce the volume and growth of bacteria on the surface of various meats. You can use it to kill bacteria and ensure a clean cut.

2. Lemon

Aside from adding flavor to foods, lemon juices are known to be useful in everyday cooking to reduce meat-borne germs and preserve the flavor of cooked meats. During the cleaning, you can treat the cuts with lemon to keep them free of bacteria.

3. Saltwater

Cleaning unneeded fabrics and soaking them in warm water with a pinch of salt or turmeric will help kill bacteria. After the meat has been soaked in salt water, after 10 minutes, rinse the meat with cold water to preserve the texture. Drain the water, allow to air dry, and then pat dry with a paper towel.

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4. Store meat

When the meat is completely dry, place in an airtight container and seal. Fresh meat can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. However, make sure to change the original packaging or packaging the meat was brought home from.

5. Avoid cross contamination

If raw meat is kept on any surface, it can harbor bacteria. This further leads to contamination of food with germs. So if you want to avoid this, use a clean surface or plate. Don't keep raw meat on a dirty table, platter, or utensil.

So the next time you bring home raw meat, remember these tips before you wash and cook it!

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