Quick question...how long can head cheese sit out at room temp?

I'd think several hours at least.

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never had that problem, have you otis?

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I was going to say "until I eat it all"?

4 hours between 40 and 140 degrees is sufficient time in the "danger zone" for food to develop enough bacteria to make you sick. I'm sure 20 people will post that they leave food out longer than this all the time and never get sick. And they're right. It's just that one time that the ecoli gets you and then you get to be a parapalegic. Definitely worth it not wasting that $10 worth of head cheese!

It's traveling with me as a gift. Once opened, I guarantee it won't be around for 4 hours.

yes, it freezes great... have kept for over a year..

Good Call.