If you saw a host leave a Turkey out of fridge for 3+ hrs before roasting it…
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Anonymous
| Would you eat it? |
Anonymous
| Yes. |
Anonymous
| Yes. Could have been defrosting. If it’s fresh that is fine. |
Anonymous
| Yes |
Anonymous
| Yes. Why wouldn’t I? |
Anonymous
| Nope! |
Anonymous
| Eww, not if it was a fresh turkey! Two hours at room temperature is the maximum. That’s basic food safety. |
Anonymous
Even fresh turkeys are often very cold and icy. It's fine, OP. Just stay out of the kitchen from here on. |
Anonymous
| absolutely. snowflakes |
Anonymous
What a weird response. Are you watching Fox News as you leave your turkey out on the counter all day? |
Anonymous
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Yes.
The turkey has been defrosted this way in our family for generations. As long as the turkey is not served raw I'm eating it. |
Anonymous
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Yes
As a practical matter, I don’t think 3 hours is enough for microbial growth that would not be destroyed in the roasting process. |
Anonymous
This is what I’m thinking. Every online reputable comment says no- it’s a health hazard. |
Anonymous
They take the absolute most conservative approach, though. |
Anonymous
| I assume you are sitting close by and have had watchful eye on the turkey. Have you actually asked why it is sitting out? |