PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Stay safe during your holiday cookout! Experts have several tips for safely cooking burgers and hot dogs.
Marinate your meats in the refrigerator rather than room temperature or on a counter to prevent illness. They also need to be cooked to a safe internal temperature.
To make sure that bacteria is fully eliminated from your holiday meal, use a meat thermometer. Don’t leave your food outside for too long. Bacteria can quickly multiply and cause illness…