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Food safety
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot
water before starting any meal preparation, and
after handling fresh meat, fish or poultry.
• Thoroughly defrost foods in the refrigerator, not
on the bench top.
• Use a clean spatula or tongs to remove food from
the barbecue.
• Never place cooked food on the platter that was
used to carry the uncooked food to the barbecue.
• Always cook minced meats until they are at least
medium (71°C internal temperature) and poultry
until well done (74°C).
Cooking times
In this cooking guide each recipe has the estimated
cooking time included. In addition, pages 26 to 28
are a general guide to help you with cooking times
for other cuts and thicknesses of meat.
Barbecuing and roasting times listed in this guide
are approximate. You may have to allow more time
or use more heat on cold or windy days.
Try using a timer; you’ll find it really handy. It’ll give
you a reminder when your barbecue is preheated,
when your meat needs turning, and when the meat
is likely to be cooked.
