Temperature of Cooked Sausage Uk
The official word from the UK Food Standards Agency is that your sausage must hit an internal temperature of 70°C (158°F) for at least two minutes. This isn’t a suggestion; it’s the law that stops your insides from staging a protest.
That temperature is the magic number that murders Salmonella, E. coli, and other microscopic party poopers. Think of it as a hot, steamy execution chamber for germs.
Your gut will thank you, even if your fingers get a little singed trying to poke the sausage with a probe. You can’t just feel it. Trust me, I once thought a sausage was done based on its “vibe,” and I spent the next day in a close, personal relationship with my toilet.
The "Juices Run Clear" Myth: A Load of Old Bull
You’ve heard it a million times: “Cook it until the juices run clear.” This is the culinary equivalent of “the cheque is in the post.” It’s a lie we tell ourselves to feel better.
The problem is that sausages are often full of herbs, breadcrumbs, and paprika—all of which make the juices look murky. A perfectly safe, 75°C sausage can still ooze a suspicious pinkish-grey fluid. Don’t be fooled.
The only way to know for sure is to stick a digital probe thermometer into the fattest part of the banger. It costs about a tenner and saves you from a world of regret. That’s less than a fancy flat white, and it won’t give you the trots.
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