Serious Eats on MSN

Why so many meat cooking rules are wrong—and what actually makes steaks juicy and chicken crisp

The real threat to a juicy steak isn't one poke—it's overcooking. Skipping the thermometer out of fear of "losing juices" is ...

I cooked chicken breasts 4 different ways, and the impressive results changed the way I'll prepare meat moving forward

I baked, pan-fried, microwaved, and poached chicken breasts to see which method gave me the most flavor and best texture in ...
Southern Living on MSN

Our Most Popular Slow-Cooker Recipe Of 2025 Is 'Absolutely Delicious'

Slow cookers are good for more than soups, stews, and long-simmered meat. This robust Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a ...
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Bringing Meat to Room Temperature Before Cooking — Myth or a Must? Here's What Chefs Have to Say

For the love of food safety, please put your meat back in the refrigerator. istetiana / Getty Images I was scrolling through TikTok and came across a video from New Zealand chef and cookbook author ...
Allrecipes on MSN

This meat cooking myth could actually do more harm than good

The myth purports that washing meat can make it safer, but only cooking it to recommended temperatures effectively kills any harmful bacteria on its surface. On the contrary, washing meat can actually ...

You're Storing Meat Wrong — Follow Pro Chefs’ and Butchers’ Advice to Keep It Tasty and Tender

I asked pro chefs, butchers, and food safety experts how they keep meat fresh for longer, and they said the best method is to ...