Injecting and Food Safety

[Its_Raw]

Hello, all!

Is injecting a pork butt (or any cut of meat, I guess) the night before smoking, too risky for proper food safety if it is refrigerated and the 40-140-4 rule is adhered to? Is poking holes in the meat and possibly introducing bacteria into the meat that far in advance of cooking just too risky?

Thank you!

 

[chopsaw]

My opinion is no ( not risky ) . I do it all the time . Make sure the injector is clean , and if you're worried about the surface , rub some salt on it before injecting .

 

[radioguy]

Yes clean all tools and work surfaces. Try to have your injection fluid cold as possible.

RG