I took a pork tenderloin out of the freezer to thaw, and accidently left it on the counter for 3 hours (I usually thaw meat in the fridge) when I got home, it was still cold when I touched it- it possibly may have even still been a little frozen in the center, but I don't know. I've heard that when you thaw meat at room temperature it allows bacteria to grow...is this meat still ok because it was still pretty cold when I realized it was on the counter?
2006-11-21 01:49:45 · 10 answers · asked by Peach Tree 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
It is fine. Three hours at room temp straight from the freezer wouldn't encourage bacterial growth. Bacteria grows best between 40 degrees f and 135 degrees f. Meat also takes a while to thaw. I wouldn't even think twice about cooking that tenderlion to a perfect medium temperature and enjoying!
Baron Von Lipwig
2006-11-21 01:56:41 · answer #1 · answered by Baron Von Lipwig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pork tenderloin will be OK. It is a very versatile meat unlike chicken or turkey.
2006-11-21 02:41:19 · answer #2 · answered by Ronaldo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be just fine. Just cook it well as you should any cut of pork. Three hours is not very long if it was frozen.
2006-11-21 01:57:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't your pork loin vacuum sealed? If not cook it now.Bake til done and the cool it in the fridge .When did you want to cook it any way?
2006-11-21 04:28:13 · answer #4 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it's still okay. i've done this lots of times & never gotten sick. as long as it's still cold.
but importantly, perform the "smell" test and the "sliminess' test and make sure it passes both tests.
bon appetit! i love pork tenderloin, yummm!!! can I come over to try some? :-)
2006-11-21 01:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to the chef
it is fine
plus when you cook it
alot of the bacteria will be killed from the heat in the stove
burnt alive
mmmmmmmmmmmm tastey
2006-11-21 02:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by matzaballboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes!!! it doesn't matter how you thaw it, and any bacteria that may have gotten on it will be gone when you cook it.
2006-11-21 01:58:06 · answer #7 · answered by ksf122385 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it will be fine it will have only just reach room temperature
enjoy
2006-11-21 02:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by lizella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will be fine just make sure to cook it all the way thru.
2006-11-21 02:40:04 · answer #9 · answered by zeechou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be perfect, trust me am a fully trained chef :-)
2006-11-21 01:52:33 · answer #10 · answered by Hove Andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋