Which of the following is NOT a safe method to cool a large pot of stew? Cool the stew in a large deep pot in the fridge. Place the pot in an ice water bath with the ice and water surrounding the pot up to food level. Transfer the stew from the large pot into a large shallow pan; cool the stew in the pan at room temperature; when the temperature of the stew reaches 20C (70F), transfer the stew to a cooler. Transfer the stew from the large pot into a large shallow pan; place the pan in a blast chiller