As it turns out, running water over your meat is a big mis-steak.
So do you rinse steak before cooking?
No, you should not rinse steakormost other meatfor that matter.
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Do You Rinse Steak Before Cooking?
Washing or rinsing steak is not necessary, according to the USDA.
Meat and poultry are cleaned during processing, so further washing is not necessary, the USDA website states.
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The USDA also cautions against rinsing meat to cut down on the risk of cross contamination.
“If you wash meat or poultry, some bacteria can be splashed on the surfaces of your kitchen.
Failure to clean and sanitize these contaminated areas can lead to foodborne illness,” the website states.
Soap, or other types of detergent, should never be used to “clean” meat.
Tiess emphasizes the use of a paper towel when preparing meat.
“Excessive moisture will prevent the protein from searing or caramelizing properly.”
