Gisel_le Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yesterday, I put 3 lbs of chicken breasts in the crockpot, along w/ veggies and stuff. Cooked on high for 30 min. and than changed to low. 3 hours later, I discovered the crockpot was cold and nothing cooked. I'm pretty sure the crockpot must have gone kaput when I switched to low heat. Anyway, I put the crock in the fridge and am trying to decide whether to throw it away or cook it up today. My instincts say throw it away, but my wallet says 3 lbs of chicken ain't cheap! :) So, Hive, what would you do? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Saying the chicken was cold.....was it still colder than room temp (like it never had heat applied) or was it partially heated and then cooled to room temp? If it was never heated and was still cooler than room temp when you found it, I would likely do the smell test and cook. Eat or freeze but don't let it sit around at all. I think you are borderline on this since it was out for so long and then set aside for a day. If you freeze the cooked meat, make sure to mark "use ASAP" or whatever works for you, it so you don't thaw again an let it sit for a few days. If it was heated at all (did any meat turn white?) and now it has been 24 hours...I would toss. Barely cooked chicken that sat out for that many hours and then refrigerated is asking for trouble in my book. Especially because any sugar from the veggies (carrots/potatoes etc) could be feeding the bacteria even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'd probably eat it but not feed it to my kids or anyone else. How's that for an answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisel_le Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 I didn't know that about the veggies. Yes, the chicken had partially turned white from the high heat. Sounds like I need to throw it away. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I think that is a wise decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Another vote for tossing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I would toss it. I don't like to mess around with chicken... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Definitely toss. Partially cooked chicken is a breeding ground for food bacteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisel_le Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks everyone. I tossed the food and the crockpot. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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