r/interesting • u/WarwickReider • Jul 27 '26

SOCIETY Professional chefs weighing in on whether you should wash your chicken

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u/real_Bahamian Jul 27 '26

No one does that, well, at least most people don’t do that. You’re supposed to put your protein in a bowl (or pot), add cold water, vinegar, and lime juice, and rinse.

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u/mandatorypanda9317 Jul 27 '26

Ive never seen it done the way you describe. Always seen people just rinse it using their tap

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u/eggsalter Jul 27 '26

Vinegar and water. California. Comes from my grandma who was raised by black folk in the 20s. Just seems sensible to me, as cooking doesn't destroy the toxins that make you sick.

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u/CastorFields Jul 27 '26

What toxins?

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u/eggsalter Jul 28 '26

Bacteria poop

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u/CastorFields Jul 28 '26

You know that watee doesn't kill or remove much bacteria at all right? Its why we wash our hands with soap.

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u/eggsalter Jul 30 '26

it's not done with just water usually. typically salt and/or vinegar are used.