Is it safe to cook pork that sat out all day?

Answer 1

If you mean sat out and defrosted then yes. If you mean sat out all day and is smelling then NO.

Answer 2

I would say that I wouldn't. Pork, and any other type of meat that we take out of the freezer can be left out for a bit, then you need to place it into the fridge to complete the thawing. Most of us don't do this...we seem to think that it is safe to just leave it out. But it isn't. Especially in the warmer weather. It is always best to take your meat out the day or evening before and place it in the fridge to thaw. But most of us do take it out and leave it in the sink for a while, and then either completely do a slow thaw in the microwave, or cook it covered slowly on the stove top.

But for the pork....do not use if it has sat out all day. Especially with the "pork" family...you are taking a chance with your family.

Have a great week! -- Naomi

Answer 3

Cook it really well to make sure. If your food budget is more than $50 per week per person, throw it out.

Answer 4

Was it warm when you went touched it? If so, I would say no, I just did a steak, took it out of freezer this morning, but was still cold when I cooked it.

Answer 5

should be-smell it-when pork turns it get rank quickly-you need to cook it tonight-it wont store-just make sure you bring it up to temperture-if it doesnt smell bad it isnt and vice versa-chef for living-old hippie here

Answer 6

Of course it is safe to cook it. Dangerous to eat it, however.

Answer 7

Did it sit out to thaw? If so, then it's probably fine. If it smells badly, you know the saying, "When in doubt, throw it out!"

Answer 8

Only if it sat in the pig pen until you just kilt it!

Answer 9

no u could get sick because that's raw meat and raw meat that has been sitting out all day can get ecolia and salmonia so throw it away then wash your hands afterword

Answer 10

Sure, cook away. I wouldn't eat it tho.