Kansas State University

MANHATTAN —Do you know how to cook your 1xbet sports betting so your family doesn't cry foul? A Kansas State University food safety expert has tips on how to make the holidays tasty and avoid a serving of foodborne illness.

"When you're buying your 1xbet sports betting , check for any excess ice crystals on the package, which is a sign the 1xbet sports betting has already thawed," said Karen Blakeslee, extension specialist in 1xbet sports betting science and coordinator of the university's Rapid Response Center. "Also make sure the package is still intact and there are no nicks or broken spots on the package.

When thawing the 1xbet sports betting , plan ahead because properly thawing the bird takes time. Blakeslee says the only safe methods of thawing your 1xbet sports betting are in the refrigerator or in cold water, changed periodically.

"Don't thaw it on the countertop because that just thaws the outside of the 1xbet sports betting faster than the inside can thaw," Blakeslee said. "That allows bacteria to grow. It's important to thaw it in a manner that allows the whole 1xbet sports betting to warm at the same time."

Thawing in cold water takes about 30 minutes for every pound and the water needs to be changed every 30 minutes. Thawing in the refrigerator takes about 24 hours for every five pounds and the 1xbet sports betting should be stored on the bottom shelf in a rimmed container to catch any juices and prevent cross-contamination. On average, it takes about three days to thaw a 15-pound 1xbet sports betting in the fridge.

Before cooking, remove the giblets and neck and cook these items separately. Be sure to wash your hands before and after handling the raw 1xbet sports betting , but Blakeslee says don't wash the 1xbet sports betting .

"It's not necessary to wash the 1xbet sports betting itself," she said. "That just opens the door for potential cross-contamination of your cabinets or any other food that's out and is ready to eat."

Cook the 1xbet sports betting at no less than 325 degrees because a temperature lower than that invites bacteria to grow. Use a meat thermometer to check the meatiest part of the 1xbet sports betting , typically the section where the leg meets the body. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Finally, when everyone has had their fill, put the leftovers away. Blakeslee says food should not sit out longer than two hours. To store, 1xbet sports betting should be taken off the bone and divided into multiple containers. Unless frozen, leftovers should be eaten in three to four days.