The kitchen is a place that contains sharp objects, heat, and harmful bacteria. Many risks can occur in this space. Here are a series of dangerous habits you should correct in your kitchen.
Using blunt knives
A knife is a must-have tool in the kitchen, but not every homeowner has a knife sharpener.
Sharpening a knife may seem a bit daunting to inexperienced cooks, but in reality, using sharp knives is much safer than using dull ones.
When using a dull knife, you have to apply more pressure to cut anything you want. When you have to apply more pressure, you have less control. And more pressure combined with less control will make you more likely to cut yourself.
To prevent your knife from becoming dull and discolored, always wash the knife with soap and water and then wipe it dry. You should also store the knife in an appropriate container.
Using wet cloth as oven mitts
You can use a cloth or dish towel for almost everything in the kitchen, from cleaning utensils, pot holders, to pot liners. However, if not used correctly, a dish towel can cause severe burns.
If you try to touch a hot surface with a wet cloth or fabric, you may get burned. Because water can transfer heat very easily, and because heat turns moisture into steam, it is very likely that your hand will get burned. When that happens, you will burn your hand and scatter food all over the floor.
Leaving the kitchen while cooking
Experts warn that you should not leave the kitchen while frying, grilling, or boiling food. These cooking methods can change quickly and need immediate attention.
In addition, do not leave flammable items, including fabric, wooden utensils, or food packaging near the stove.
You should also keep a lid nearby to extinguish any small oil or grease fires and have some fire extinguishers ready in case of emergency.
Thawing meat on the kitchen counter
Perhaps one of the most common mistakes when cooking is thawing or marinating food on the kitchen counter.
This is extremely dangerous. When any part of your food reaches room temperature, harmful bacteria can grow much faster.
The safest way to thaw meat, poultry, or seafood is to thaw it in the refrigerator. However, this may take a long time, depending on the size of the meat.
Another way to speed up the process is to put the meat in a sealed plastic bag and place the bag in a bowl of cold water.
Another method is to thaw the meat in the microwave. Just remember to consult the instructions to know how to thaw your specific type of food.
Of course, you can cook food without thawing it. However, if you choose this method, keep in mind that your cooking time will be about 50% longer.
Rinsing raw meat or poultry
Contrary to popular belief, rinsing raw meat or poultry will not clean or kill most harmful bacteria. In fact, it only spreads harmful bacteria around.
If you rinse raw meat in the sink, you are very likely to contaminate the dishes, utensils, sponge, and countertop.
Cooking the meat at the minimum temperature is the only way to ensure the destruction of harmful bacteria. Each type of meat has a different minimum temperature, so before cooking the meat, be sure to find out what temperature your meat should reach to kill bacteria.
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