Injecting Pork Butt 4 hour rule help.

Professor Q · 12-18-2012, 09:13 PM

I have a question about injecting a butt. I have always injected it and let it rest for about 12 hours in fridge or cooler. Today I read something about a 4 hour rule. As I understand it, the rule states that once the muscle is punctured by the injector it should be at or above 140 degrees within 4 hours to prevent bacteria growth. Is keeping it in the refrigerator for 12 hours dangerous? Thanks for the help

Q-Dat · 12-18-2012, 10:04 PM

I think that should be at or BELOW 140 degrees if anything. If your injection liquid is cold and you go right back into the fridge, then I don't think you'll have any problems with 12 hours. Many competition cooks get there meat inspected as soon as they arrive at a contest and immediately inject their butts so that they can marinate for as long as possible before cooking.

12-18-2012, 09:13 PM	#1
Professor Q Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 08-23-12 Location: Griffin, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Injecting Pork Butt 4 hour rule help. I have a question about injecting a butt. I have always injected it and let it rest for about 12 hours in fridge or cooler. Today I read something about a 4 hour rule. As I understand it, the rule states that once the muscle is punctured by the injector it should be at or above 140 degrees within 4 hours to prevent bacteria growth. Is keeping it in the refrigerator for 12 hours dangerous? Thanks for the help

12-18-2012, 10:04 PM	#2
Q-Dat Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-03-08 Location: Pearl River LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think that should be at or BELOW 140 degrees if anything. If your injection liquid is cold and you go right back into the fridge, then I don't think you'll have any problems with 12 hours. Many competition cooks get there meat inspected as soon as they arrive at a contest and immediately inject their butts so that they can marinate for as long as possible before cooking.