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Grind folds the outside into the middle, so a pink centre is not the same test as a whole steak. Cook ground beef, pork and mixed mince to a verified safe finish with a probe in the thickest part of the patty or pot. Follow the stricter local rule for poultry mince and for guests who need a well-done finish. Rest briefly; do not guess from juice colour alone.
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