Beef

**BUTTERYGOODNESS** · 02-23-2013, 07:41 PM

Quick question, I had some ground beef in my fridge and it expired yesterday. Beig it's been refrigerated will it be ok if i cook it immediately? After I get a consensus the thread can die lol

**Euroholic** · 02-23-2013, 07:43 PM

Sure why not. Does it say use by or best before?
Those dates are only legal requirements meat can last longer in good condtions. Does it smell fine is it slimy?

**BUTTERYGOODNESS** · 02-23-2013, 07:43 PM

Use by

**--->>405<<---** · 02-23-2013, 07:45 PM

more importantly what color is it, does it smell bad, is it slimy??

if theres some pink still left and the other 2 questions = no u should be good.

**gixxerboy1** · 02-23-2013, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by --->>405<<---

more importantly what color is it, does it smell bad, is it slimy??

if theres some pink still left and the other 2 questions = no u should be good.

i agree

**BUTTERYGOODNESS** · 02-23-2013, 07:56 PM

Ya it's good to go then! Thank y'all!

**Dpyle** · 02-23-2013, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by --->>405<<---

more importantly what color is it, does it smell bad, is it slimy??

if theres some pink still left and the other 2 questions = no u should be good.

Watch out for the still pink thing. Some places add food coloring to keep the meats looking fresh. All it means when the when it goes brown is the remaining blood has drained out. If it's only been a day or 2 and it doesn't smell go for it. Any more than that and I usually just toss it to be safe.

**BUTTERYGOODNESS** · 02-23-2013, 08:08 PM

After further investigation it has gone bad lol on my way to go get more as we speak

**kitstreasure** · 02-24-2013, 08:38 AM

So you know for the future: in proper storage conditions and if thawed properly (in the fridge not on the counter), meat can stay good for as much as 3 weeks after the "use by" date. "Aged" beef is just beef that's been stored at 34-38 degrees (standard fridge should be <40 degrees Fahrenheit) with a lot of air circulation for 28+ days. (The cold temp and air circulation keep the meat from going bad, and keep the blood and other liquids from spoiling the meat.)

**Tron3219** · 02-24-2013, 08:42 AM

Eat it! You'll know by tomorrow if its bad or not.

-TroN-

**The Bear 79** · 02-24-2013, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by Tron3219

Eat it! You'll know by tomorrow if its bad or not.

-TroN-

Good ol trial & error........

**BUTTERYGOODNESS** · 02-24-2013, 09:48 AM

Thanks for the advice kit! And screw trial and error lol too risky

**The Bear 79** · 02-24-2013, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by BUTTERYGOODNESS

Thanks for the advice kit! And screw trial and error lol too risky

lol..........c'mon, man the fvck up.........lol

**BUTTERYGOODNESS** · 02-24-2013, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by The Bear 79

lol..........c'mon, man the fvck up.........lol

F ck it I'll dig out of trash when I get home and eat that bitch raw

**panntastic** · 02-24-2013, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by BUTTERYGOODNESS

F ck it I'll dig out of trash when I get home and eat that bitch raw

Good man

**BUTTERYGOODNESS** · 02-24-2013, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by panntastic

Good man

Stamp my man card

**The Bear 79** · 02-24-2013, 10:05 AM

Be sure to YouTube the projectile vomiting.............

**BUTTERYGOODNESS** · 02-24-2013, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by The Bear 79

Be sure to YouTube the projectile vomiting.............

I gotcha lol

**panntastic** · 02-24-2013, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by BUTTERYGOODNESS

I gotcha lol

How much horse is in that beef?

**BUTTERYGOODNESS** · 02-24-2013, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by panntastic

How much horse is in that beef?

Hopefully all of it lmao

**songdog** · 02-24-2013, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by kitstreasure

So you know for the future: in proper storage conditions and if thawed properly (in the fridge not on the counter), meat can stay good for as much as 3 weeks after the "use by" date. "Aged" beef is just beef that's been stored at 34-38 degrees (standard fridge should be <40 degrees Fahrenheit) with a lot of air circulation for 28+ days. (The cold temp and air circulation keep the meat from going bad, and keep the blood and other liquids from spoiling the meat.)

That sounds good.But how long did it sit in the store before it was sold?

**Honkey_Kong** · 02-25-2013, 04:02 AM

Ground beef is pretty cheap, just go to the store and get more.

**kitstreasure** · 02-25-2013, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by songdog

That sounds good.But how long did it sit in the store before it was sold?

There are actually laws stating how long meat is kept between butchering and store shelves. (I don't remember the specifics anymore cause I've not needed them in years.) But, either way, if you can find a local farm source or butcher you'll do better price and quality wise. I've been getting my meat from a local farmer that owns a meat processing/butcher shop and it works out to an avg of $1-$2/lb depending on whether I buy whole, side or quarter. In his case, law requires that he hold onto and age the beef for like 14 days before he can sell/deliver it.