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Duer 157099

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5. Just don't use soap
Wed Feb 8, 2012, 07:50 PM
Feb 2012

The washing is to get the extra blood off (I think, at least that's why I do it). The germs may also get rinsed off, so it's a two-fer.

You're supposed to cook them? Dead_Parrot Feb 2012 #1
that's my understanding... limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #7
I never have...never had a problem either... CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2012 #2
ok cool, I'll definitely wash my hands. limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #8
I don't know that it's absolutely necessary, but I like to wash chicken before I cook it. Arkansas Granny Feb 2012 #3
Actually it could do some harm LoveMyCali Feb 2012 #6
That's a new one on me. I've never heard that before. Arkansas Granny Feb 2012 #12
I had tried searching online and found a bunch of conflicting answers. limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #17
Thanks Arkansas granny. limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #9
Do they feel slimy? alphafemale Feb 2012 #4
I have 2 packets of Italian dressing from the salad bar at the grocery store. limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #10
olive oil is a very good marinade. alphafemale Feb 2012 #16
Just don't use soap Duer 157099 Feb 2012 #5
noted. limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #11
My guy has been in the restaurant business for about 40 years. blueamy66 Feb 2012 #26
I soak it out, in ice water with a little vinegar and just a little salt. Denninmi Feb 2012 #13
I always rinse mine, but I don't know why. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #14
yes !! JitterbugPerfume Feb 2012 #15
The germs add flavor quakerboy Feb 2012 #18
You don't have to wash it Major Nikon Feb 2012 #19
I use a bowl of water in the sink libodem Feb 2012 #20
i do wash them but i don't know why pitohui Feb 2012 #21
Alton Brown says just pat them dry with a paper towel grasswire Feb 2012 #22
The germs get killed during cooking Nikia Feb 2012 #23
Yes. But not with your underwear unless you want every cat in the neighborhood trying to crawl up ohiosmith Feb 2012 #24
Rinse and pat dry. emilyg Feb 2012 #25
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