How long are ribs good in refrigerator


 
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Robert D

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I bought 2 slabs of St. Louis style ribs from BJ's on 8/19. The package said that it should be sold by 8/28.

Does this mean I can keep them in the refrigerator until 8/28 or do you think I should freeze them?

I plan on smoking them this weekend.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
Robert, I agree. As a general rule of thumb, if the meat has been packaged properly and stayed in the safe temp zone, I will hold in the fridge a week if necessary.

Mark
 
As long as your fridge is cold enough they should be fine. I suggested a good fridge thermometer. You would be surprised how many peoples fridges are in the 40-50 degree range.
 
Robert D said:
thanks guys. Can't wait to smoke em up!
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Hey Rob,
Glad to see you firing the WSM up this weekend. We are going to be getting great weather for a smoke here in Mass.

Do you always get your meat at Bjs? How are the prices, quality? I just did my first ribs ever on the WSM and got them from Butcher Boy in N. Andover. Came out unreal and they got a huge selection of BBQ stuff (charcoal, rubs, sauces, who'd, etc.)

Let me know how the ribs go - not too many Yankees like us are smoking' in these parts!

Tim
 
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