How to Keep Food Hot in Insulated Cooler Containers

If you intend to serve hot foods at your tailgate party or you want to bring hot foods to your company picnic, you need an effective way to keep the food hot so you can enjoy it later. It is important that you keep the food at the right temperature to prevent spoilage. Food spoilage can potentially lead to illness and food poisoning in some instances, so take proper safety measures. The United States Department of Agriculture states that food in insulated coolers should be kept at 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Does this Spark an idea?

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Insulated cooler
Large pan

Instructions

- 1
  
  Fill the large pan with water. Bring the water to a boil on your stove top. Pour the boiling water into the insulated cooler container.
- 2
  
  Allow the water to sit in the cooler for three to five minutes.
- 3
  
  Pour the water out of the cooler into the sink.
- 4
  
  Place the hot food into the insulated cooler.
- 5
  
  Close the insulated cooler and do not open it until you are ready to begin serving the hot food.

United States Department of Agriculture: Food Safety

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