How Long do you Cook?
That's exactly what this page answers. How Long do You Cook something?
It's so crucial to know how long to cook especially meat.
Are you paranoid like me when it comes to making sure the chicken or the ground beef is fully cooked?
Then on the other hand, there are other ingredients like fish that should not be overcooked.
With the help of Google and Wikis, here is a summary of what I found out.
How Long Do You Cook Meat?
FRESH HAM
Uncooked, according to the USDA website
Whole leg, bone in 12 to 16lbs - 22 to 26/lbs
Whole leg, boneless 10 to 14lbs - 24 to 28/lbs
Half, bone in 5 to 8lbs - 35 to 40/lbs
GROUND BEEF
According to me, till it's all broken up in pieces and really dark brown. I do the same for hamburger patties, squish them with the spatula until no more pink juice comes out.
CHICKEN
How long do you cook chicken? It is very important that you understand chicken needs to be fully cooked and for that to happen, the internal temperature should reach a minimum of 160 degrees (180 is better) to be absolutely sure all bacteria has died.
If you are cooking a whole chicken, you need to figure 18 minutes a pound, but use the internal temperature for a more accurate time.
For strips of chicken, might take about 10 minutes in the frying pan. If it's a chicken breast, might take about 30 minutes in the oven.
Another way to know the chicken is fully cooked is to make sure it is not still pink inside or there are no pink juices running from it when cutting into it.
Cook chicken between 350 and 375 degrees.
How Long Do You Cook Veggies?
Broccoli
In the microwave, after it has been cleaned and cut in flowerets, set in a microwave safe bowl preferably with a lid, add just 1 tbs of water and set the microwave to highest power and for exactly 4 minutes. That's it!