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You want to use leftover marinade that held raw meat as a sauce. What should you do first?

Boil it before serving.

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  1. Boil it ✔
  2. Chill it
  3. Strain it

Why: Marinade that touched raw meat can contain raw meat germs. Boiling kills those germs before you use it as a sauce.

Huh, didn't know that: FDA says color and texture are unreliable signs that food is cooked safely, so use a food thermometer.

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Answer: Boil it. Marinade that touched raw meat can contain raw meat germs. Boiling kills those germs before you use it as a sauce.

  1. FDA Refrigerator Thermometers www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/refrigerator-thermometers-cold-facts-about-food-safety
    never reuse marinating liquid as a sauce unless you bring it to a rapid boil first.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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