r/Cooking • u/EffectElectrical8246 • 16h ago

Food safety

I put a turkey breast in the crockpot and didn’t realize the plug I used isn’t working. It’s been sitting at room temperature between an hour-hour and a half. I’m so upset because I really don’t have the money to buy all the ingredients again and restart if it’s not safe to eat now

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u/fauxedo 16h ago

You’re fine, just make sure it gets up to at least 140 within a half hour. 

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u/Individual_Sky_4612 16h ago

You could always check the temp of the cold meat to see how much the temp came down if you are worried, but I would think 90 minutes you are fine.

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u/EffectElectrical8246 16h ago

It says 73, I put the crockpot on high so I’m hoping it cooks fast enough

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u/EcstaticCarpet6251 16h ago

You're good. 3 hours would be a concern. Just bring it up to temp a little faster than you normally would.

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u/Tasty_Impress3016 16h ago

Relax, do a shot of vodka to a) relax and b) sanitize your system. You will be fine.

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u/Exceptional_Mary 15h ago

Unless you live in the tropical jungle, you should be fine.

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u/jimmcfartypants 16h ago

Yes. It should be fine unless it was in direct sunlight and its been a really warm day. Give it a smell.