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ChatGPT image description: A stern restaurant inspector checks a prime rib roasting overnight, holding a thermometer showing under 120°F. The chef sleeps beside the oven, oblivious. The scene contrasts the inspector’s alarm with the chef’s exhaustion, highlighting unsafe cooking conditions and a tense, dimly lit kitchen atmosphere. Don's comment: I think this guy looks a little bit like Pete Snyder. Also very weird thermometer.

861. Russel's 120 °F Prime Rib

December 10, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from Russel's 120 °F prime rib recipe, which is a follow up to episode 854, Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • 854. Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib — Risky or Not?
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  • 2025-III-33 Raw Animal Foods Come-Up-Time (CUT)
  • Conference for Food Protection, Inc - Biennial Meeting Materials
  • 2025 Council III Issues Packet sent to Assembly of Delegates.pdf - Google Drive
  • Conference for Food Protection, Inc - Guides
  • CFP Guidance Documents for Safe Handling and Cooking of Roaster Pigs 10-25-21.
  • Microbiological Safety of Commercial Prime Rib Preparation Methods: Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella in Mechanically Tenderized Rib Eye - ScienceDirect
December 10, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Cooking, Prime rib, Long come up times
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