Uncooked meatballs out in crockpot all day? [duplicate]

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Is it safe to cook a steak that was left out (raw) for 7 hours?

My boyfriend and I prepared a delicious meatball dinner but forgot to plug in the crockpot !! we left them out all day while at work (9 am - 6 pm) in a sauce. It was cold out that day and I left the thermostat on 62 F (16 C). Should we throw them out?! There were 20 meatballs in total and I'll feel awful wasting all that food!

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Best Answer

They were in the danger zone of 40 to 140 degrees for more than 4 hours.

If you were in restaurant, you would have to discard them.

Sadly, I recommend the same at home.

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Can you refrigerate uncooked meatballs overnight?

If specific amounts of salt and pepper are not indicated, saut\xe9 a small amount of the meatball mixture and taste it for seasoning before cooking the rest. Refrigerate the raw meatballs overnight or freeze them.

Can you simmer meatballs all day?

Meatballs should be cooked until they reach the minimum internal temperature for safe consumption. If you let them simmer or sit in the sauce for too long, you can overcook them, in which case they'll become tough at first\u2014and eventually turn soggy and mushy.

Can you make meatballs the day before you cook them?

Storing MeatballsYou can make and shape meatballs ahead of time and store them covered for up to one day in the refrigerator. The freezer is also a great storage option for meatballs.

How long can I leave meatballs out?

How long do cooked meatballs last at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 \xb0F and 140 \xb0F; cooked meatballs should be discarded if left for more than 2 hours at room temperature.

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