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Cryo-Pack longevity under refrigeration

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Botch
Botch Posts: 15,494
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Last weekend I bought a cryo-pack of baby back ribs, but forgot I had it and didn't cook them.  I read all the fine print on the packaging but only found "Keep refrigerated or frozen", and "Sell by 25 August".  Today's the 28th.
I'm planning on opening them tonight, giving a good sniff test, add rub, back into fridge, and throw on the Egg tomorrow morning.  If you don't hear from me by Sunday someone please post a warning on this thread for me?  :D 
Anybody know any guidelines for how long you can keep raw, cryo-pack in the refrigerator?  
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,627
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    I don't know about pork, but someone addressed cryo packer brisket on here a couple of months ag and said keeping it under refrigeration is basically wet-aging and shouldn't be a problem past date.  I hope that's true, I have a prime brisket past date that's going on this weekend, assuming it doesn't stink up the place when I open it up.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,970
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    ribs are fine for a long time too but they can be stinky after a few weeks. give them 30 min or so to air out before making your final call. I can tell you that I wouldn't worry about 3 days extra in cryo for any meat.


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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    I let a packer ride nearly 3 months without issue. Maybe rinse, then let it sit to let the funk subside.
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,663
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    Just make sure you have extra toilet paper and everything will be ok. :P

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,494
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    Ribs smelled fine coming out of the package, and they were excellent.   :)>-
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