Do you really need to wash meat before cooking? The answer will surprise many – Lifestyle

Many housewives before cooking meatbe sure to rinse it under water – there is a belief that this way you can wash off the bacteria. But according to professional chefs, this is not necessary, or at least not always. UNIAN told why it is impossible wash the meat before cooking and in what cases it is better washreports Sports.kz.

Do I need to wash meat after defrosting and fresh meat?

If you are confident in the quality of meat, then you should not wash it, chefs say. And they make a number of arguments:

During heat treatment in meat (when the temperature inside the product reaches 55-60°C), pathogens die, so there is no need to wash it before frying, boiling, baking and stewing;

marinade for grilling or barbecue disinfects meat, brine works in the same way (for example, if meat is dried or smoked);

in meat that will…