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Cooking times, temperatures, portion sizes and storage times on this site are guides, not guarantees. Ovens, appliances, joints, packaging and starting temperatures all vary. You must check that food is cooked properly before serving it: steaming hot throughout, juices running clear on poultry and pork, and no pink meat. Where a core temperature applies, the middle should reach 70°C for two minutes, or an equivalent combination such as 75°C for 30 seconds.

Storage and reheating figures assume a fridge running below 5°C and food cooled quickly after cooking. If you are in any doubt about whether food is safe, do not eat it.

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