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Old 09-22-2003, 07:07 AM
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For how long can I hold food in a warmer and keep the quality?
I know veggies want hold long, but how about meats?
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Depends on what kind of warmer you use and what cut of meat? Are you catering onsite or offsite?

In most cases, if you're onsite, and if you're using a big electric "FWE" style warmer you don't hold for very long, something like 30 minutes. You have a rough idea when to fire the food anyway so you can time it properly.

Offsite is a different story...

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For buffets, you can hold turkeys and inside rounds for 3 hours no problem.
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remember, at least 140F, no more than 4 hrs!
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