my turkey has sat in a roaster for 6 hours on 200 degrees. will this grow too much bacteria to be edable?

Answer 1

This depends. If you completely cooked it and are using the 200 degree temp to hold or serve from, you should be ok as long as the internal temp stays above 141 degrees.

NOW if you took the bird uncooked, set it in the roaster at 200 for 6 hours, this bird needs to be fed to the dog. Food needs to pass through the danger zone as quickly as possible (42 degrees to 140 degrees is the danger zone) In the danger zone bacteria can develop and grow very quickly. On this low of a temp you have basically created a biodome for bacteria to grow.

Answer 2

The first answer is correct. It is the internal temperature you need to be worried about. That is why poultry is traditionally cooked at 325-350 for about 20 minutes per pound; with 20 minutes added to heat through. It is even more important if it is stuffed. Use a thermometer and if the juices run clear when sliced, your turkey is ready. Do not hold turkey at low temperatures too long. Many people roast a turkey at these temperatures and still have a moist and tender bird. I have been doing it for years. So have a lot of others.

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Answer 3

turn up the heat and brown the top of the turkey that will help but you can also call the butterball turkey hot line and ask for advice

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Answer 4

Poultry is safe being cooked at a temp. of 165 dgrees & up. Your turkey is perfectly ok to eat and enjoy !

Happy Turkeyday !!

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Answer 5

DONT WORRY BACTERIA DIES AT 100 DEGREES