Fridge life span

sheepdog

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Bought two picinics last night. Plan on doing one Sunday. Wondering how long I have for the other in the fridge. Don't want to freeze but will if it won't last too long. Maybe I should do both and freeze cooked extra in bags and reheat in boiled water. Let me know what you folks think. Thanks

 

richtee

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I think it's here...
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...58827#poststop

And even if not...good reading anyway!

 

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Great info, but neither is frozen yet. I have heard a brisket will last weeks in the fridge cryo wrapped. Wondering if the shoulder will last the same.

 

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Most have a date on them if cryovac'd I think.

 

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Thanks. Guess maybe I will just cook both. Give me a chance to experiment with two differant methods. Will try differant rubs, finishing sauces, and sprays. Maybe I will do a Capt morgan one and a Beam one. I don't like the idea of freezing , but also don't get to go grocery shopping that often. Of course I will post some pics.

 

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Well wrapped...freezing has no discernable effect on pulled pork. I have had it a month later, could not tell the difference. Some say it IMPROVES it. :{)

And 6 months from a Vac Pak...great!