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troutman · 07-19-2007, 02:45 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steak

http://www.hormel.com/templates/know...emid=20&id=390

Because of the increased concern with harmful bacteria that may be present in beef, medium-rare (145ºF on a meat thermometer, using updated guidelines) is the minimum degree of doneness that is recommended. [BOO]

http://txbeef.org/cooking_methods.php3

Others report rare steak is safe to eat:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3743657.stm

Eating rare steak will not cause food poisoning if kitchen utensils used to cook it are kept clean, it is claimed.

http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig6/masterjohn2.html

Red meat has been maligned for decades as an artery-clogging source of cholesterol and saturated fat. Yet a rare-cooked slab of quality red meat may just be your best defense against heart disease.

07-19-2007, 02:45 PM	#34
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steak http://www.hormel.com/templates/know...emid=20&id=390 Because of the increased concern with harmful bacteria that may be present in beef, medium-rare (145ºF on a meat thermometer, using updated guidelines) is the minimum degree of doneness that is recommended. [BOO] http://txbeef.org/cooking_methods.php3 Others report rare steak is safe to eat: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3743657.stm Eating rare steak will not cause food poisoning if kitchen utensils used to cook it are kept clean, it is claimed. http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig6/masterjohn2.html Red meat has been maligned for decades as an artery-clogging source of cholesterol and saturated fat. Yet a rare-cooked slab of quality red meat may just be your best defense against heart disease. Last edited by troutman; 07-19-2007 at 02:48 PM.