Science of Cooking: Meat

From felled mastodons to filet mignon, humans have been eating meat for some 2.5 million years. Once a catch-as-catch-can treat, meat is now the main part of many a sitdown meal.

Learn what happens to meat
when you cook it.

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Explore recipes and activities , including how to test steak for doneness using your hand, and more.

Inside the Meat : fat, proteins, collagen,
and more.

Comparative
Muscle Chart

Find out the difference between turkeys and hens, discover why temperature is critical, and investigate different cooking methods

Share your favorite recipes for barbeque, brining a turkey, or pickling fish.

Bo's Barbecue and Catering : See video tips from a grilling guru on how to serve up the best barbeque.


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