Rare steak
Asked by Artlaw on Wednesday, August 03
I have just "cooked" eye fillet for 4 hours at 48c, with the intention of arriving at medium rare and tender.
After some reading, I am concerned that I have created a high risk for contamination by not taking it to at least 50c.
In other words is it safe to eat?
Does anyone have the experience to comment here.
Thank you
Arthur
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You really shouldn't hold meat at that low of a temperature (under 54.5C) for more than a few hours. I personally wouldn't eat it, it's in about the same state as if you left it outside in the sun for the afternoon.
If you cook at low temperatures you want to make sure the whole process from heating to eating takes under 4 hours, and is preferably as short as possible.
Answered by Jason Logsdon on Wednesday, August 03
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I definitely wouldn't eat it - bacteria will have been multiplying rather than reducing at that temperature.
On a side note, I'd be surprised if any significant collagen breakdown is happening at 48C, so I doubt it would be that tender either.
Answered by LeeW on Wednesday, August 03
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