During that 3-minute period, the temperature of meat remains constant or continues to rise, destroying pathogens. The USDA says its Food Safety and Inspection Service determined that itâs just as safe to cook cuts of pork to 145 degrees as it is to cook them to 160 degrees, as long as there is a 3-minute rest time.
Grow Your Own. Leeks. Leeks are a flavoursome winter vegetable that can be steamed or boiled, braised in a cheese sauce and used in soups and stews. Leeks are easy to grow, but need looking after â you need to sow them in containers or a separate part of the garden before moving them to their final position. Sow seed in spring, and you will be picking leeks from autumn to late winter.
21 Vegetables for Your Fall Garden. Lettuce. When to Plant: Plant Lettuce 4-8 weeks before the first frost. It grows best within a temperature range from 45 to approx. 75 degrees. Full sun to partial shade. Cold Hardiness: This is a half-hardy vegetable that you can keep growing all season long by planting one small crop at a time.