How do I know when my chuck roast is done?
Chef's answer
Short Answer. For braised dishes and low-and-slow barbecue type roasting, you can tell when the cooking is done because the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. For all other roasts, the best way to know it is done is to take the internal temperature with a probe or instant read thermometer.
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Turn the loaf of bread upside down (if it's in a pan, take it out first). Hold the bread in one hand and use your other thumb to thump the bottom of the loaf. It's a little like tapping a watermelon to find a ripe one. If you hear a hollow sound from the center of the loaf, you can tell the bread is done.
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Touch Test Method 2: Make a Fist First, make a relaxed fist. The fleshy area of your hand between your thumb and forefinger is soft, which is how a rare steak feels. If you slightly clench your fist, it's a little firmer like medium doneness. Clench your fist tightly and the area will feel like well-done.
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Well-done steaks are cooked thoroughly and can even have a charred on the outside. They have a grayish-brown color throughout with no sign of pink. They are cooked on a slow heat to keep the steak from becoming tough. Meat that is well done is cooked to 165 degrees.
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If you do not have a thermometer on hand, there are other indications of cooked piece of chicken:Shrinking of the meat. PIN IT. Ariana Antonelli. ... Check the color of the juices. PIN IT. Ariana Antonelli. ... Make a small incision in the thickest part of the meat and check the color. PIN IT. Ariana Antonelli. .
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When you look at the meat and it has a gray-brown color with no pink, and has charred blackening on the outside, then you have a well-done steak. It is a challenge to cook beef to this level without overdoing it. The key is to cook on low heat, or else your steak could end up dry and difficult to chew.
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The best way to tell if your fish is done is by testing it with a fork at an angle, at the thickest point, and twist gently. The fish will flake easily when it's done and it will lose its translucent or raw appearance. A good rule of thumb is to cook the fish to an internal temperature of 140-145 degrees.
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To check for doneness without a thermometer, pierce the thigh and pay attention to the juices: if the juices run clear, it's cooked, and if the juices are reddish pink, it needs more time. A thermometer takes away all those variables. No one involved in the cooking of the meatloaf is a very good or experienced cook..
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