What is the time in the danger zone for pork? I got the picnic into the smoker at 6:45 with an internal of 38*. When will it be an issue with bacteria development? Smoker has been 225-250* since start. Picnic is about 8-9lbs.
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the "rule" is 40 to 140 in 4 hours. .... but I guess there are different thoughts on that too... so I guess you have not hit 40 yet so you will still have 4 hours after you hit 140...Brian
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And don’t probe cold meat. Why? You know what the temp is Probe AFTER surface has reached 140. It’s a small risk..but it IS possible to “poke” nasties on the outside...inside.In God I trust- All others pay cash...Check out the Mad Hunky and products at https://madhunkymeats.com or https://www.facebook.com/MadHunkyMeats
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Originally posted by barkonbutts View Postthe "rule" is 40 to 140 in 4 hours. .... but I guess there are different thoughts on that too... so I guess you have not hit 40 yet so you will still have 4 hours after you hit 140...
like rich said don't take temps until the surface hits 140+..........if it is a "whole intact muscle" you really don't have to worry about the danger zone in most cooking situations.sigpic
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Originally posted by chefrob View Postpretty sure ya meant 40........
like rich said don't take temps until the surface hits 140+..........if it is a "whole intact muscle" you really don't have to worry about the danger zone in most cooking situations.Brian
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For the longest time I inserted my temp probe at the time I was preping and injecting. I figured if I kept everything clean it couldn't be any worse than the needles i was using. I just kept everything clean.
These days I keep everything much simpler, just a good rub and low and slow nothing below 250°F.
I have always found it difficult to make 140°F in 4 hours cooking at 255 to 250°F. I have since raised my cooking temps to 250 to 275°F and do not have any issues getting 140°F when I insert the probe at the 4 hour mark.
Last note on breaking 140°F within 4 hours, and it differs slightly from my brothers. I believe this is a government standard used for the commercial preparation of products and used to keep the public safe. While it is important it is no less important than kitchen cleanliness and personal hygiene during food prep.
During my early days of smoking I tried to "low and slow" method of cooking at 225°F and really had difficulties in getting to 140°F in 4 hours. I will admit there were smokes that 140°F occurred more around the 5 hour mark. While the 140°F is the industry benchmark and should be ours when cooking it may not be all that. It is any part of the equation for for safety.
Good luck.Island of Misfit Smokers Member #92
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Originally posted by crusty ol salt View PostLast note on breaking 140°F within 4 hours, and it differs slightly from my brothers. I believe this is a government standard used for the commercial preparation of products and used to keep the public safe. While it is important it is no less important than kitchen cleanliness and personal hygiene during food prep.In God I trust- All others pay cash...Check out the Mad Hunky and products at https://madhunkymeats.com or https://www.facebook.com/MadHunkyMeats
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