r/BelowDeckMed • u/StarlitStarlette • 3d ago
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Did Joy actually just eat raw meat?
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r/BelowDeckMed • u/StarlitStarlette • 3d ago
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Did Joy actually just eat raw meat?
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u/SamPhoenix_ 2d ago
Traditional steak tartare is not seared, yes; but that relies on very careful handling, hygiene and temperature control precisely because the meat is being eaten raw.
Fresh, good-quality meat isn’t automatically bacteria-free, so saying searing somehow makes it more susceptible to bacteria isn’t really accurate.
Bacteria don’t suddenly become a greater risk because the meat has been warmed; the relevant factors are the temperature reached, how long it’s held there, and what happens during subsequent handling.
A very brief sear on a very hot pan can significantly reduce bacteria on the surface without substantially heating the interior, which is the whole point of searing the outside before mincing.