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01-07-2009, 11:11 AM
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NC laws on medium-rare hamburgers?
Are we allowed to have medium rare burgers here in NC? Each time I go to Stonewood, I get a different answer - but sometimes they'll make it for me and other times they say they can't.
What are the rules here?
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01-07-2009, 11:15 AM
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For a definitive answer, probably check with the health department. The restuarants themselves night not actually know!
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01-07-2009, 11:32 AM
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I've had my fill of Government Cheese.
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I had a medium burger the other day. Definitely some pink left in it. I was asked how I wanted it cooked and they got it right.
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01-07-2009, 11:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grawburg
Are we allowed to have medium rare burgers here in NC? Each time I go to Stonewood, I get a different answer - but sometimes they'll make it for me and other times they say they can't.
What are the rules here?
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The rule is the restaurant has to grind its own meat to serve it pink. |
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01-07-2009, 11:51 AM
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NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources rule 15A NCAC 18A .2609(e) requires ground beef to be cooked to an internal temperature of 155°F.
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01-07-2009, 11:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by witchseavey
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources rule 15A NCAC 18A .2609(e) requires ground beef to be cooked to an internal temperature of 155°F.
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What does that translate into as far as having a "cool pink" or "warm pink" center etc.?
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01-07-2009, 12:22 PM
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It doesn't really translate by color, that is, color isn't a great indicator of doneness which is why they regulate it by temp. Most places I've looked would call 155 "medium well."
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01-07-2009, 01:00 PM
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Objects in posts may be dumber than they appear.
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My wife orders her burgers medium rare just about everywhere we go, and I can't recall a single restaurant that questioned her order.
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01-07-2009, 05:14 PM
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Last week we went to East Coast Wings, and they wouldn't serve a burger unless it was well done.
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