Absolutely. Most of the last few years I only had 1 refer and the Mrs' was not having uncovered anything smoked sit in the refer to taint everything else....JJModerators likely eclipse my knowledge here so I feel odd trying to add to this, but I'd like to add... I refrigerate uncovered overnight not only to let the flavors meld, but also to dry out the surface... I don't have a vacuum sealer. I find drying the surface of meat overnight and uncovered amazing at preventing freezer burn when I do zip lock bag and freeze after