Question

You've just finished cooking a large batch of sauce. It will be used to prepare meals later in the day.

How should the sauce be stored until it is needed? Select all that apply.

Option 1: Allow the sauce to briefly cool on the stove before moving it to the cooler
Option 2: Pour the sauce into multiple containers to cool it faster before storing it
Option 3: Put the sauce pot in the freezer temporarily to cool it faster
Option 4: Use an ice paddle to cool the sauce before putting it in the cooler
Option 5: Pour the sauce into a storage container and put it in the cooler

Answer 1

Proper storage of a large batch of cooked sauce involves allowing it to cool briefly on the stove, pouring it into multiple containers for faster cooling, and potentially using an ice paddle to expedite cooling before placing the sauce in cooler storage.

Step-by-step explanation:

When storing a large batch of cooked sauce for later use, proper cooling is essential for food safety. The recommended options would be:

• Allow the sauce to briefly cool on the stove before moving it to the cooler to prevent drastic temperature changes which could cause container breakage or rapid bacterial growth.
• Pour the sauce into multiple containers to cool it faster before storing it. This increases the surface area, allowing heat to dissipate more quickly.
• Use an ice paddle to cool the sauce before putting it in the cooler, as this can expedite the cooling process efficiently.

Options such as putting the sauce pot in the freezer temporarily can lead to uneven cooling and potential contamination. Simply pouring the sauce into a storage container and putting it in the cooler (without prior cooling) is not advisable as it may not cool quickly enough to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, as the temperature within 4 to 60 degrees C (40 to 140 degrees F) is the danger zone where bacteria multiply rapidly.

Answer 2

The sauce should be stored in multiple containers and then put in the cooler to cool it faster and prevent bacterial growth.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sauce should be stored in multiple containers to cool it faster before storing it and then poured into a storage container and put in the cooler. Option 2 and option 5 are the correct options. By pouring the sauce into multiple containers, it increases the surface area, allowing the sauce to cool faster. Storing it in the cooler helps to maintain a safe temperature and prevent bacterial growth.