lorrainejmc Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 We don't even have thanksgiving over here but my kids always want the dinner anyway.:confused: So, I've made the pumpkin pie but it isn't anywhere near cool yet so I can't put it in the fridge yet, I'm exhausted and I want to go to bed (it's after 11pm). Can I leave it sitting out or is that a potential health disaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Mine is in the fridge right now... BUT the store keeps them out on a sale table 24/7... so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrainejmc Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Sigh, I was about to go to bed when I googled and allrecipes says it MUST be refrigerated. ZZZZzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 We don't even have thanksgiving over here but my kids always want the dinner anyway.:confused: So, I've made the pumpkin pie but it isn't anywhere near cool yet so I can't put it in the fridge yet, I'm exhausted and I want to go to bed (it's after 11pm). Can I leave it sitting out or is that a potential health disaster? What temp is your weather? How cool/warm is your house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrainejmc Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 It's much warmer than usual for November, 12 degrees C overnight, 54 F. This time last year we had first snow. Crazy Irish weather... Oh, the boiler packed in today so no central heating tonight.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 We never refrigerated them growing up and I don't remember it ever being a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I don't remember refrigerating either, but now you have me wondering..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrainejmc Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 I have a plan. I am putting it in a cool bag with some ice blocks. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 It's much warmer than usual for November, 12 degrees C overnight, 54 F. This time last year we had first snow. Crazy Irish weather... Oh, the boiler packed in today so no central heating tonight.:lol: You know, I do keep mine out overnight (as a pp said). Truly, your weather is not that hot. It will not hurt the pie if it's in the fridge. You can serve cold, cool or lukewarm by tossing back in oven for a few minutes tomorrow. Allrecipes and such probably firmly suggest frig to avoid lawsuits. It's similar to an otc med. There is an expiration date, but surely most meds are fine for a bit beyond the date listed. OK now, please send your BEST Shepherd's Pie recipe! My dh and I are partly (among others) of Irish descent!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 We never refrigerated them growing up and I don't remember it ever being a problem. :iagree: Mine are sitting on a pantry shelf right now. Now, let me go back to fretting about whether I should stuff the bird tomorrow :D. I always do, but it causes me such anxiety that I'm thinking of not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrainejmc Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 You know, I do keep mine out overnight (as a pp said). Truly, your weather is not that hot. It will not hurt the pie if it's in the fridge. You can serve cold, cool or lukewarm by tossing back in oven for a few minutes tomorrow. Allrecipes and such probably firmly suggest frig to avoid lawsuits. It's similar to an otc med. There is an expiration date, but surely most meds are fine for a bit beyond the date listed. OK now, please send your BEST Shepherd's Pie recipe! My dh and I are partly (among others) of Irish descent!!!!!!!! Shepherd's pie? I'm afraid we don't eat lamb (or duck or game or anything "cute"):tongue_smilie: We do cottage pie with minced beef, nothing fancy, just onions, garlic, minced steak, tomato puree, stock and topped with cheesy mash. Honestly, I don't use recipes for dinner, I just throw in what we have.... About the refrigeration, I am more concerned that the warm pie will raise the temp in the fridge and spoil the meat I have in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I have 7 pumpkin pies that will be out all night. I do that every Thanksgiving and it has never been a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 We never refrigerated them growing up and I don't remember it ever being a problem. :iagree: The only problem we ever had was an unfortunate lick mark from my mother's cat, who missed the memo about being a carnivore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Set it on a pot holder or pad in the 'fridge. It will finish cooling there. If you leave it out until cool to the touch at room temperature you may grow nasties. The pies in the stores are choke full of preservatives, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Shepherd's pie? I'm afraid we don't eat lamb (or duck or game or anything "cute"):tongue_smilie: We do cottage pie with minced beef, nothing fancy, just onions, garlic, minced steak, tomato puree, stock and topped with cheesy mash. Honestly, I don't use recipes for dinner, I just throw in what we have.... About the refrigeration, I am more concerned that the warm pie will raise the temp in the fridge and spoil the meat I have in there. We don't eat lamb either, but I was thinking of beef of some sorts. The pie out all night will be fine. Obviously if left out for several days then expect some sort of health issue. Mine just came out of the oven and it will stay on our kitchen counter all night....have done this for years and no problem. Enjoy your day tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeturn Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 We leave ours out. Crust might get soggy in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robyn Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 So I won't worry about my pies making a three hour car ride tomorrow without a cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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