How long can I keep a tenderloin in the fridge?

KiterTodd · December 2018

I'd like to buy a tenderloin on Monday that I will cook on Saturday (6 days). I'm buying it ahead because it is on sale and I know it's good angus.

I'm asking this knowing full well that some of you guys dry age for several weeks, but I don't know how you prep meat (and I'm not trying to age it).

Think it would be okay if I vacuum sealed it and left it in the fridge for the week? Or should I freeze it?

Additionally, I was wondering if I put a mild rub on it (rosemary, garlic, S&P) if that would be too long to have it sit? Instinctively, I'll seal it without the rub, and just do it the morning of the cook.

Thanks for any tips!

theyolksonyou · December 2018

It’s likely in a cryovac. Just throw it in the fridge. No problem.

Photo Egg · December 2018

As @theyolksonyou said,
if it’s a whole loin that is already cryo sealed you are good.
i would not pull it out and season 6 days out.
if it’s butcher trimmed, I would wrap in paper towels to wick moisture and then wrap or put in large ziplock. Will be fine in fridge for 6 days. Keep in coldest place in fridge. Meat drawer or lower shelf. Inside wall if it’s side by side.
pull out night before and season and place on wire rack in fridge. Pull out 2 hours before you want to cook.
take photos please

Jstroke · December 2018

All good-wouldn’t sweat it.

Lit · December 2018

Don’t season that far out. Salt the night before then add the rest of your spices before you cook. Salt is the only thing I have found that’s beneficial to add before and 2 days is too long for even just the salt. I let a prime 3lb tomahawk steak go till the 2nd day with salt recently and it was almost too salty to eat.

KiterTodd · December 2018

Thanks guys.

It is butcher trimmed so I’ll dry and store as you suggested. 👍

Have a great holiday!

How long can I keep a tenderloin in the fridge?

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