AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Question I am cooking two 6 lb briskets today and once they are finished cooking I will need to let them cool down. I usually then put them in the refrigerator til the next day. My question is: instead of refrigerating, can I leave the briskets in the covered roaster ontop of my stove overnight?
Answer NO -- you should refrigerate the briskets in the refrigerator. Meat, once cooked, should be refrigerated within 2 hours.
Since whole muscle meat takes a long time to cool in the refrigerator, I suggest you let the meat cool until you can handle it and then slice it into smaller pieces. Place these pieces in shallow containers and refrigerate overnight.
What time is supper tomorrow? I love brisket!!!!
Take care and if you have any additional questions, please let me know.
