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If you’re making a dish that cooks slowly, it’s tempting to leave the serving spoon in the pan so you have it on hand. However, this innocent act can have unintended consequences on the quality of your food and even your safety. Before you do, here are five good reasons to think again.
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Leave the Ladle in the Pan While Cooking
The risk of cross-contamination
If you use the same serving spoon to stir while cooking and to taste your food, you run the risk of transmitting bacteria. This is especially a problem if you’re cooking raw meat or delicate products like eggs.
Heat isn’t always enough to kill all bacteria, especially if the tablespoon is regularly soaked in the bowl and removed.
- A change in the taste of food
The metal or plastic of your ladle can absorb the flavors and gradually release them into your dish, changing the flavor.
In addition, the edges of a pan that are exposed to direct heat can burn easily. This can add an unpleasant aftertaste to your preparation.
- Risk of Spillage and Burns
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