R Ricejacket MemberGot rid of the matchlight. Joined Dec 29, 2012 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Houston... Mar 30, 2013 #1 Just pulled a brisket off the cooker. Wrapped in butcher paper and a towel and put in a cooler, how long can I keep it there before I need to refrigerate? Going to have it for lunch tomorrow
Just pulled a brisket off the cooker. Wrapped in butcher paper and a towel and put in a cooler, how long can I keep it there before I need to refrigerate? Going to have it for lunch tomorrow
O Offthehook is Blowin Smoke! Joined Dec 4, 2012 Messages 1,176 Reaction score 447 Points 0 Location Los... Mar 30, 2013 #2 If its tmrw probably fridge it. Think 40-140 for food safety and it will dip under the 140 pretty soon.
If its tmrw probably fridge it. Think 40-140 for food safety and it will dip under the 140 pretty soon.
Ron_L Administrator Staff member Joined Dec 9, 2004 Messages 42,760 Reaction score 3... Points 113 Location Wanderin... Mar 30, 2013 #3 Yep. If the cooler was pre-heated and stuffed with towels you could probably go 5 hours, but any longer is taking a risk.
Yep. If the cooler was pre-heated and stuffed with towels you could probably go 5 hours, but any longer is taking a risk.
S StokeMySmoke Guest Mar 31, 2013 #4 At least 4 hours...and probably more when tightly wrapped...no outside influences affecting the meat...
At least 4 hours...and probably more when tightly wrapped...no outside influences affecting the meat...