Shelf life

[jokensmoken]

Hey folks...
How long will cryovaced ribs keep in the fridge?
I discovered a rack that has been in the fridge (went in fridge frozen) since May 24th.
I frequently leave cryovaced brisket in a cold fridge (34°) for a couple weeks or more...
Just not sure on ribs...they've been in the fridge (34°) for 13 days now...
Still good? If so, for how much longer?
Walt

 

[dave schiller]

I would think they are fine, especially if it's beef. I typically wet age beef for a month or more.

 

[jokensmoken]

I would think they are fine, especially if it's beef. I typically wet age beef for a month or more.

Right...but these are ribs...I never worry about beef, ribs however, I'm just not sure about. I usually buy ribs as needed.

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Open them up and smell them. You should be able to tell real quick if they are still good or not! I would bet they are fine

 

[chef jimmyj]

In general, pork does not get aged nor does do well aging it anyway. The sealed vac-pack should hold 2 weeks. Beyond that, let your Nose be your guide...JJ

 

[krj]

Right...but these are ribs...I never worry about beef, ribs however, I'm just not sure about. I usually buy ribs as needed.

Steers have ribs too, just sayin... :P


I agree with the others, sealed up tight PORK ribs should be good in the fridge for a couple weeks, but the best way is by smell. If there is a small funk when you open the bag make sure to rinse them off and let them air dry a bit and smell them again. Sometimes you can find some still good pork with a little odor from being packaged. The rinse and dry should take it out. However, if the smell is horrible then pitch em.

 

[chilerelleno]

X3 let your nose guide you.
Once opened I'd use immediately.

 

[forktender]

I personally wouldn't even think about it.
Is it worth getting sick over what $25 to $35?
The sickest I've ever been by food was after eating pork and it was nothing nice.

 

[jokensmoken]

Right...but these are pork ribs...I never worry about beef, pork ribs however, I'm just not sure about. I usually buy ribs as needed.

 

[jokensmoken]

Steers have ribs too, just sayin... :P


I agree with the others, sealed up tight PORK ribs should be good in the fridge for a couple weeks, but the best way is by smell. If there is a small funk when you open the bag make sure to rinse them off and let them air dry a bit and smell them again. Sometimes you can find some still good pork with a little odor from being packaged. The rinse and dry should take it out. However, if the smell is horrible then pitch em.

Right my bad...PORK ribs...lol...

 

[jokensmoken]

In general, pork does not get aged nor does do well aging it anyway. The sealed vac-pack should hold 2 weeks. Beyond that, let your Nose be your guide...JJ

Thanks chef...that was kind of my thinking just wanted a bit of peer support...lol...