Bbq pork ribs accidentally started cooking in crock pot on warm for 2 1/2 hours before noticed [duplicate]

I put country style pork ribs in my crock pot this morning with bbq sauce and didn't realize I set the control to only warm. It was not noticed until it had been on warm for about 2 1/2 hours. I immediately turned it to high. Will they be safe to eat after cooking on high for a few hours and low for a couple more?

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Best Answer

It depends entirely on what the actual temperature for "warm" is. If it is above 140F (i.e. outside of the "danger zone") you should be fine.

The limited research I've done on the "warm" temperatures of various crock pots seem to range from 145F to 200F, so it largely depends on the model. You might want to read the manual or go to the manufacturer's web site and find out what the actual temperature for your specific model is.

However, if you can't actually find out what the warm temperature of your crock pot is, my usual rule with food safety is the proverbial "if in doubt, throw it out". It's not worth the risk.

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Can you cook ribs in a Crock-Pot on warm?

Warm the ribs in a slow cooker on LOW until heated through. You may also warm in a large, covered, saucepan on the stovetop over LOW heat or in the microwave in a covered container until heated through. I suggest adding a bit of water and/or barbecue sauce to the ribs before warming to prevent them from drying out.

Can you cook something on warm in a Crock-Pot?

This is highly recommended when cooking meat or poultry in a slow cooker. The food danger zone is 40-140 F Don't cook on warm. Do not use the warm setting to cook food. It is designed to keep cooked food hot.

How long can pork stay in slow cooker on warm?

For exactly how many hours can food be left on warm in a slow cooker? Typically, it is safe to keep cooked food \u201cwarm\u201d for one to four hours. The key is to make sure the temperature is in the safe zone, or 145\xb0F or over.

How long can you keep food on the warm setting in a Crock-Pot?

Don't leave it on 'warm' all day Most appliances will automatically shut off after 20 or so hours on this setting, but you shouldn't leave food in a slow cooker for an extended length of time. The general rule of thumb is that two to four hours is the maximum length of time you can leave food in a slow cooker on warm.

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