Posted on 07/02/2011 12:41:53 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
Meat on the grill is as much a part of the Fourth of July as fireworks and American flags. But it is also reputed to increase cancer risk in unsuspecting patriots, thanks in part to chemical compounds formed when meats containing muscle including beef, pork, poultry and fish are cooked at very high temperatures.
The class of chemicals known as heterocyclic amines, or HCAs for short, were first discovered in the 1970s by Japanese scientists, who noted that compounds in the charred parts of cooked fish and meat were capable of damaging cellular and bacterial DNA in test tube experiments.
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The next time I eat in a test tube, I’ll be real careful and pick the black specks out.
Geeeesh.. It’s a wonder anyone ever survived long in the old days.
Who wants their beef charred? Not me!
AH I like my Brisket cooked real sloooow. Marinated over night in Dr.Pepper (sweet) or REAL BEER (straight). Well seasoned ofcourse.
6-8 hrs on LOOOOW. Melts in the mouth
I know what you mean. I like med rare. Just a tiny bit of blood. Melts in your mouth.
So, since you are not a test tube you have nothing to worry about. My poor old uncle always had his eggs in pork grease every morning . Doctors say that will kill you, and it sure killed him. He was 96 when we planted him.
Look, the garlic breads, pasta salads, and burger-buns are far more unhealthy. Grill your foods at a lower temp for longer, don’t blacken, and ENJOY your meats!!! Juicy fatty cuts are the HEALTHIEST (buy from a good source, healthy animals and wild fish — don’t buy the cheapest beef you can find). Enjoy your BBQ!!!!!!
Well, for those of us who live in houses with in ground gas grills, we learned a long time ago to keep the temps down and the food won’t burn. That generally means lifting the lid. And it’s hot enough in these parts that we grill at least 3-4 nights a week when we can. Keeps the house from being heated up and requiring more AC.
Brisket Texanaise...
it’s a wonder we were able to make it out of the caves...
That said, I'm thinking if you skip all the chemicals/antibiotic laden meat - - AND use REAL wood instead of petro chemical laden charcoal - and cook REAL meat, it will just fine, and thank you.
The Italians make a real good steak tartare’.
If they could point out some 300 year old vegans I might be less inclined to believe these “experts” are completely full of s***.
You’re right, I just found another reference to the “boil, don’t broil your meat” parody. As much as I love Rush’s parodies, I think that’s the first one that I ever thought was real. Nicely done.
That sucks! The burnt part has the best flavor, oh well, but I am still going to cook a few hamburgers for dinner tonight :)
How's that for a theory? ; )
I get the moo out of mine, but sure enjoy rare with lots of garlic salt too!
Guess I must be doing something right since I eat anything I want anytime I want and I am an old lady! I also am not on any kind of medications and have lots of energy.:)
You know...I think ‘garlic’ really is the answer to alot of our ‘ailments’. My mom is nearing 80 and if you look at her you would think she is a woman 1/2 her age: why? Garlic!!
MMMMM Beef with plenty of garlic..the only way to fly.
You are doing it right stt!
The DNR here ran a spot advising folks, if they want to enjoy fireworks better to do it downwind, and listed the chemicals and metals used to produce the various colors e.g. copper, magnesium, etc.
Guess we’re gonna boil our steaks this year, and enjoy sparklers and caps.
Downwind, of course. /s
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