thescrappyhomeschooler Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Yesterday afternoon, I decided to roast two whole chickens and a big turkey breast to have the meat on hand for several recipes. Well, long story short- I had to leave the house. I called dh and asked him to turn off the oven at 6:00 PM. He did. But he didn't take the stuff out of the oven. I didn't get home until 9:30 PM, and by that time had forgotten all about the poultry in the oven. It just dawned on me a few minutes ago, so I look in the oven, and there is the roasting pan, still covered. I took it out and the meat doesn't look bad, but is it totally ruined? I hate to think that I did that and wasted all that money. These are organic, free-range chickens and turkey, so they weren't cheap. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I wouldn't use them. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akmommy Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 That must be so frustrating, but i agree with mejane. I just wouldn't chance it, especially when it comes to poultry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I'm so sorry. The meat is absolutely unsafe and cannot be used. I feel for you--I've done it myself before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Oh dearie, I'm the odd one out. If it was cooked through I'd use it. Done that before and left it out longer than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Oh dearie, I'm the odd one out. If it was cooked through I'd use it. Done that before and left it out longer than that. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 The meat is question was percolating in a nice warm (but cooling) oven and that is a prime atmosphere for encouraging bacterial growth. I think the max time a meat can be left at room temp is around 4 hrs so- My motto is: When in Doubt....Throw it Out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Better the cost of the ruined meat than the cost of the hospital visit. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamom Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I would heat it all through again and then use it. My mil used to leave food out all the time without refridgeration,is what dh tells me, maybe she still does. Noone ever died. I don't know if they got sick often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Some friends of mine do this for Shabbos, as they cannot use the stove after sundown or do any work of any kind. I would reheat it and eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Oh dearie, I'm the odd one out. If it was cooked through I'd use it. Done that before and left it out longer than that. I would heat it all through again and then use it. My mil used to leave food out all the time without refridgeration,is what dh tells me, maybe she still does. Noone ever died. I don't know if they got sick often. Some friends of mine do this for Shabbos, as they cannot use the stove after sundown or do any work of any kind. I would reheat it and eat. :iagree: Another vote for reheat and eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Some friends of mine do this for Shabbos, as they cannot use the stove after sundown or do any work of any kind. I would reheat it and eat. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 if it had been 'discovered' at 9:30 that evening...i *might* have saved it.. actually, i'd have let dh make that call because i'm a vegetarian and extra paranoid about meat :tongue_smilie: ..i think he'd have prolly said to keep it. the NEXT DAY though??? not. a. chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Okay, I think what I've decided to do is keep it and give it to DH to try. If he isn't in the ER later, I'll use it. I'm going to let him be the guinea pig because: 1. He could have reminded me about it when I got home and/or taken it out and put it away himself. 2. I've seen him eat some very questionable stuff, including some very, very green beef, so I think he can handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danivdp Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I'd make sure was in something that boiled for a while and serve it :P Or put it in the deep freeze for a week or two, then cook in a recipe. No way would I throw it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 No way....I would definitely throw it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Over 12 hours later? I would toss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Some friends of mine do this for Shabbos, as they cannot use the stove after sundown or do any work of any kind. I would reheat it and eat. Especially if you are using it in another recipe. Oh, wait a moment. Over night? No, it has to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 :iagree: Another vote for reheat and eat. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanuvasaMama Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Okay, I think what I've decided to do is keep it and give it to DH to try. If he isn't in the ER later, I'll use it. I'm going to let him be the guinea pig because: 1. He could have reminded me about it when I got home and/or taken it out and put it away himself. 2. I've seen him eat some very questionable stuff, including some very, very green beef, so I think he can handle it. HAHAHAHAHAHA, i love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) I would absolutely eat it. My family has no issues with food sensitivity, being prone to food poisoning, etc. We typically leave leftovers on the counter for a couple of hours before refrigerating. It sounds like the meat was in the oven for 3 hours, a good portion of which time the oven was still hot. If it doesn't smell nasty, or form a layer of slime on it, I would re-heat it well (bring to a bacteria-killing temperature) and use it. Of course, if you have sensitive digestive systems, or very little ones, they probably would be wise not to partake. ETA: I just noticed it stayed out overnight, not 3 hours. Hmm, that's a tough one. I think I agree with your decision; if dh is OK with trying, he should, since it's his fault. If no one else dares to eat it, that can be his meat for the next week or two till it's gone. At least it won't be wasted. Edited November 3, 2010 by AHASRADA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Okay, I think what I've decided to do is keep it and give it to DH to try. If he isn't in the ER later, I'll use it. I'm going to let him be the guinea pig because: 1. He could have reminded me about it when I got home and/or taken it out and put it away himself. 2. I've seen him eat some very questionable stuff, including some very, very green beef, so I think he can handle it. i wouldn't trust this "test" ~ your little kids could still get very sick even if your dh gets away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 this was my first reaction, which you should completely ignore: if you recook it to a high internal temperature, then it should re-kill anything that grew.... and then it would be fine to eat. a little dry, perhaps, but gravy covers all ;) but then i had a little memory twinge, and found this: Staphylococcus aureus ("Staph") food poisoning. Symptoms of food-borne Staph don't come from the bacteria themselves, but rather from the toxins they release into foods that are left out at room temperature. These toxins are resistant to heating, so recooking food that has been sitting out will not prevent you from getting Staph food poisoning. so the final answer is that i wouldn't let anyone eat it. sorry.... we only eat organic free range, and i know just how much money you are about to throw out : ( ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Rats! I guess I'll just pitch it and not even make dh eat it. I really am disgusted with myself for forgetting about it. I mean, yeah, dh could have realized I hadn't taken the stuff out of the oven, but he's a man, and that kind of stuff doesn't occur to them, I guess. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 wouldn't use it either........blah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 i wouldn't trust this "test" ~ your little kids could still get very sick even if your dh gets away with it. Ditto. Kids are much more susceptible to food poisoning. I wouldn't chance it after being left out over night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsmom Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 :iagree: Another vote for reheat and eat. :iagree:that's what I would do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I would eat it only if I recooked it like a soup or a hot stir-fry. Or baked in a casserole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 At least give it to the dog! Or give it to a neighbor who has dogs! Don't throw it in the garbage! (My dogs eat week old carrion that they've found that's been sitting in the 100 sun for days. They love it and are never sick from it. Dogs will eat it just fine!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Oh dearie, I'm the odd one out. If it was cooked through I'd use it. Done that before and left it out longer than that. I agree completely. The only exception might be if it were middle of summer and stinking hot in the house. Been there, done that, still alive to tell the tale! Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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