brisket in cryloc time

[Glenn Fleming]

got a whole packer from kroeger yesterday, but not working into my plans.. how long can i hold this baby in the frig??? the date gives me like 30 days...

tnax much.. glenn in SC

 

[Gary S]

They can stay quite a while in Cryovac as long as you keep them refridgerated. Remember there is no oxygen getting in there to promote bacterial growth. Maybe I'm too trusting but I would accept the date on the wrapper. You have to remember, there is a lot of liability that comes with being wrong.

FYI I froze one once that did not fit into my plans after I bought it and I did not like it as much. I'm sure you can find a reason to use it in the next couple of weeks.

 

[Jeffery Link]

I often buy packers when Wall mart marks them down before it reaches the sale by date, I've kept them in the fridge up to 35 days before smoking without a problem, I think it's called "wet aging"

 

[Glenn Fleming]

I often buy packers when Wall mart marks them down before it reaches the sale by date, I've kept them in the fridge up to 35 days before smoking without a problem, I think it's called "wet aging"

thanx much guys, got the frig cold and plan on using it with in 2 weeks...got some peach and oak i gotta use up from fruita... glenn in SC

 

[Bob Mann]

I never keep meat more than a few days in the refrigerator. If I have to keep it longer, I freeze it, then thaw it when I am going to cook it.

 

[Glenn Fleming]

I never keep meat more than a few days in the refrigerator. If I have to keep it longer, I freeze it, then thaw it when I am going to cook it.

ok one more dumb question.. what is the KILL date?? i guess it is on the box, i was there when the guy opened the box that came friday, but did not look on the box.. so it we had too guess in the frig at 34 to 37 degrees how long can i hold this baby???/ thanx much.... glenn in SC