How long can you store cured meats in the fridge?

Answer 1

There are many variables on how long it takes to cure salami or dry salami. Some meats dry faster than others. I have found beef dries the quickiest. Temperature and humidity will also affect the drying process. Definately check out the book Charcuterie by Michael Ruhlman. It gives specific temp. and humidity ranges along with approx. curing times.

Answer 2

it really depends on the kind of meat, their are certain temperatures meats have to be cooked to for them to be considered "done" make sure you know the correct temperature. Then cook the meat until a thermometer reads that temperature.

If you are talking steaks then use this guideline:

Rare 120 - 125 degrees F (about 3 - 5 minutes per side depending on thickness)

Med Rare 130 - 135 (add 1 minute per side to above times)

Med 140 - 145 (add 1 more minute)

Med Well 150 - 155 (another minute)

and well done, which is how no one should eat a steak 160 degrees + (stop cooking when it looks like leather)

If you are talking about a roast in the oven - stick a meat thermometer in it and cook until it reaches the right temperature. You can cook in a moderately hot oven 375 degrees to 400 degrees; begin checking about 20 minutes into the cooking process.

If you are talking about a roast, like a chuck roast, cook at a low heat 325 degrees, with added moisture, covered for 2 to 3 hours or until very tender.

Answer 3

It depends how it's stored - however - I wouldn't wait any more than a couple of days to eat it !

Answer 4

i think its 48 hours

Answer 5

Two weeks