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To BBQ or Not to BBQ? There are numerous studies that can be found by a quick search on Google that warns of the damage barbecue cooking can do to your food. So, how do you enjoy your barbecue? Researchers at a National Laboratory in California found that low heat combined with frequent flipping of hamburgers, for example, at 158°F, eliminated bacteria and the potential of illness caused by bacterium E.coli. At the same time, dangerous compounds that high temperature cooking can cause are reduced. This is a much lower temperature than the standard 350° F, which can actually damage the molecular structure of the food. Studies found the ideal temperature for oven cooked foods is 225°F, or better yet, use a slow cooker on the low setting. Your food can cook while you enjoy other activities. Note that food, which normally takes one hour to cook at 350°F will require one and a half hours at 225°F. So, prepare a fresh salad and cook what you need to cook at a lower temperature, for the appropriate amount of time – and treat yourself to food that not only tastes like summer but is good for your health. |
