This afternoon I started roasting a chicken. It was in the oven at 275 for 2 hours, then the power went off for 2 hours. Should I keep baking it until its done, or throw it out?
Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Apr 02 2009 : 5:48:04 PM
I would probably throw it out just to be safe. I would measure the temp first- if it stayed above 165 degrees then it should still be okay. I would feel better if the original temp had been higher to kill any bacteria, but after just 2 hours in a low temp roast like that, the core might not of even been warm yet.