Washing Meat

I typically rinse pork and poultry. Sometimes beef if the saw was rough through the bone and looks like it left chips behind.

I wash mine repeatedly.

I always wash fish.  Other than that, only if I drop it or it's slimy.

I only wash chicken and fish.

Surface bacteria is all you'll wash off, and that gets killed quick when you cook.  I don't think you'll notice any taste difference.

Acn said:

Never washing meat or

Apologies, accidentally posted too quick. Also, there seems to be no way to delete or edit a post. Seems odd.

Back to my actual discussion on topic; never washing meat or poultry is one of the USDA guidelines I really follow. I agree with their point that if you properly cook your meat, there is no benefit to the wash, and if there is no benefit, why risk the cross contamination; or create an extra step of having to thoroughly wash and disinfect your sink.

Meats that have been cryo-vac'd often have an off smell. Frequently they are sealed w. added carbon dioxide, which creates a strange smell. When I get stuff like that, I do rinse it, just because its not pleasant.

But, from what I have read, washing contaminated meat is useless. It will remain contaminated, and worse, the contaminants will be spread over the whole surface. Poultry carcasses are particularly bad.

One great thing about BBQ is that the rubs, smoke, and vinegars all are wonderful ways to wipe out any bad stuff.

All you're doing is messing up the sink and splattering raw meat stuff all over. Quite unsanitary. No washing!

Washing is a good way to spread bacteria all over your kitchen sink area.

I can see everyone's point about not washing poultry, but the slimy blood mix in the bag around the chicken is kind of disgusting and makes the chicken slimy.  I feel better washing it and just wear nitrile gloves then use bleach in the sink. 

I wash my meat extra after the gym...

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