Turkey help!

muny5517

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• Nov 24, 2016

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Hi, I am smoking my first turkey today and got it in the smoker at 6am. Went to check on it at 8 to add more wood and saw that the smoker was off. The outlet popped or something. The meat is at 71 degrees but raw. I switched plugs and turned in back on. Is it safe to still cook or not?

 

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• Nov 24, 2016

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What was your chamber temp at when ya noticed it was off ? Did you inject the bird ?

 

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The chamber temp was about 75. Did not inject the bird.

 

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IMO, I would continue the cook ! That being said, I'm not a safety expert but will p.m. the Mod here that is.

 

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I would keep on cooking, but that's just me. Now if it was 4 hours or more no way.

 

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These guys have you covered...If the IT was in the 70's the smoker was only off a short time and the surface and cavity saw plenty of heat to kill bacteria. Now the only issue is if it was enhanced/injected by the producer? If no as in all natural, no problem at all...If yes still no issue as meat can safely be at room temp for 2-3 hours with no issue and you found it 2 hours in. So fire that unit up and enjoy your Thanksgiving...JJ

 

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muny5517

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Woohoo!!! I just pulled it out. I restarted it earlier just in case and decided to wait for your responses. You guys rock!!

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Rafter H BBQ

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That is one tasty lookin bird, enjoy ! Thumbs Up

 

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• Nov 25, 2016

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Yes Sir!

That bird looks fantastic!

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