Thread: ~~Newbie~~ How long should I cook these drumsticks?
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Default ~~Newbie~~ How long should I cook these drumsticks?
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> Thanks guys so much.... I have also heard, that if you are paranoid
> about contamination, if you nuke them for a couple of minutes on
> HIGH... That will kill any bacteria if it's a borderline situation. Is
> that true? Will nuking kill bacteria effectivley?
> Thanks
> D.

Don't nuke the legs... the oven will kill any bacteria if cooked
through and as someone suggested, cook them until when cut-into, the
juices run clear (no pink). kev

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