help, I screwed up...

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colophoto

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Original poster
Sep 20, 2017
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Hey folks. 
I have 6 kokanee that I filleted out, brined for 18 hours, dried in front of a fan for 7 hours and then had an issue. I put them in the smoker at 145 and 2/3 of the way through the process I had to leave to take my mom to the dr (everything fine now). by the time all was said and done I completely forgot to get them out of the smoker. I had the smoker on a timer so they went at 145 for at least an hour longer than necessary (I usually just hit 5 hours and then check the temp rather than using timer) and then they sat in the smoker while it cooled down for another 8 hours. the fish is obviously very stiff from overcooking. I HATE to waste something I killed and even if it's tough I want to make use of this fish. 

my question: since the fish got done smoking and then sat out in the smoker overnight, should I assume it is safe to eat or throw it away for my own safety?
 
outdoor temp last night was in the low 50's but the cabinet of the smoker was warm when I opened it this am. 

I tried some and there is no foul taste or smoke. it's basically jerky. probably went 1-2 hours beyond what it needed at 145. 
 
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