On Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:52:12 -0700, Dave Bugg wrote:

> vex wrote:
>
>>
>> I left the brisket wrapped in foil overnight, just sitting on the
>> counter. It was still warm and juicy this morning.
>
> Not a good idea, Brett. Next time, take the surface temp of the meat; if it
> is less than 140F I wouldn't use it.

I would. If it was wrapped well it shouldn't matter too much. If
it was 160F then most nasties were dead and as long as it was
wrapped tightly, not many new nasties could get in there to grow in
that short amount of time.

But I wouldn't serve it to others who may have a lower tolerance for
such things.

-sw