Do you have to pasteurize eggnog?

Do you have to pasteurize eggnog?

If a recipe calls for folding raw, beaten egg whites into the eggnog, use pasteurized eggs. It has not been proven that raw egg whites are free of Salmonella bacteria. If you purchase eggnog from your local grocery store, the eggnog has been prepared with pasteurized eggs. You do not need to cook it.

How is eggnog pasteurized?

Commercially made eggnog sold in stores is made with pasteurized eggs and is safer. When making homemade eggnog, the eggs and milk must be heated together to at least 160 degrees F to kill Salmonella. Or you can use eggs that have been pasteurized, a commercial heating process that also kills Salmonella.

Is uncooked eggnog safe?

So is eggnog safe to drink? In most cases, yes. Most classic eggnog recipes call for raw eggs. “Eggnog made with raw, unpasteurized eggs can contain Salmonella, a leading cause of food poisoning,” Lee Cotton, RDN LPN, tells Allrecipes.

Can I get salmonella from egg nog?

Classic eggnog recipes call for raw eggs. “Eggnog made with raw, unpasteurized eggs can contain salmonella, a leading cause of food poisoning,” says James E. Or heat raw eggs (mix them with milk and stir constantly) to 160° F to kill any salmonella bacteria that may be present before adding them to your recipe.

Is there egg in egg nog?

But first, what is eggnog?! Eggnog is a mixture of beaten egg yolks, cream, and, often, whiskey or rum to make it boozy. It’s served chilled.

What does eggnog pair well with?

Because it’s so rich, creamy and sweet, eggnog pairs nicely with foods that have divergent flavors – savory, salty, spicy, earthy. These Ham & Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms have just the right mix of flavors.

Does Jack Daniels go with eggnog?

Strong and sharp, whiskey lends a heat to eggnog that cuts through its sweet richness. You can’t go wrong with Jack Daniels. The flavors of the liquor will be somewhat masked by the dense, creamy eggnog, so the moderately priced stuff will do just fine.