How do you check if a burger is cooked?
Chef's answer
To test the burger for doneness, use a corner of the spatula to press gently on the center of the patty to reveal the juices. If there is red in the juice, it's not done. When the juice "runs clear", take it off the grill. It's done..
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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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