be cooked through

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used to say that food, especially meat, is completely cooked

Examples (10)

  • Ensure that the meat is cooked through.
  • The chicken must be cooked through to avoid food poisoning.
  • Check that the pork is cooked through before serving.
  • The beef wasn't cooked through and had to go back to the kitchen.
  • Make sure the fish is cooked through by checking the center.
  • The turkey needs to be cooked through for food safety.
  • Is the lamb cooked through? It looks a bit pink inside.
  • The vegetables should be cooked through but still crisp.
  • Wait until the sausages are completely cooked through.
  • The steak wasn't cooked through enough for her taste.