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Storage of Meats Poultry and Seafood
Questions about food storage, specifically proteins such as meats, poultry, and seafood.
2,359 Questions
How long can uncooked bison steak be refrigerated before it is cooked?
if it is sealed tight a couple days at most. Cook it as soon as possible though
How long will a pre-cook turkey last in the freezer before it goes bad?
No one can say precisely when a pre-cooked turkey will go bad, but plan to use it up within one month for best flavor.
How long will chick stock keep in a deep freezer?
Chicken stock keeps great in the freezer. In fact you can freeze it in various sized containers so you can thaw and use just the amount you need without thawing a large container when you only need a small amount. Sometimes I even freeze it in ice cube trays and then turn the cubes into a plastic bag. That way I can take out only enough cubes for the amount I need for a recipe.
Sure. The only problem with it is the idea of what the dog did. There is not much concern over health issues.
Why are some foods kept in the refrigerator while others aren't?
some foods tend to get bad if not refrigerated like milk while foods that are packaged or canned tend to be in the pantry.
How long does a bass have to be to keep?
Largemouth, 14 inches, smallmouth, 12 inches. But as they are top predators, they should all be released.
How long is refrigerated sliced turkey good for?
This food will keep for about 5 days in the refrigerator. Place the food in an air tight container for the best results. This food can easily be transferred to the freezer for longer storage time.
Is chicken and noodles left out overnight still safe to eat?
No. It may be that there is no problem with it, but you won't be able to tell. There are microbes that produce toxins. The heating might take care of the vegetative cells, but some toxins are not destroyed by heating. Unless where it was left overnight is as cold as a refrigerator, I would not risk using the beef stock.
No longer than an hour or so if left out in room temp. Bacteria can start to grow on foods in an hour. Our stomach acids can kill some of these bacteria but not all. Foods should be kept out of the danger zone which is above 45 degrees and below 145 degrees. In this zone foods are perfect for bacteria.
Does a cooked roast need to be sliced before freezing?
No, it does not have to be sliced. You can put the meat in an air tight container or a freezer bag or freezer paper and freeze. This food will stay good for a year or better.
Cooked chopped meat left out overnight?
Cooked meat cooling slowly is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Put it out for the foxes and don't worry if you've lost a little money.
Does top sirloin spoil if left in the refrigerator a week?
Meats are kept better in the freezer. Meats can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days if raw and 1 to 2 days longer if cooked. Always place cooked meats in an airtight container.
Is freezer burnt raw pork meat edible?
Probably not. Unless it was very poorly packaged, if it has been in the freezer long enough to become freezer-burned, it may also have turned rancid.
Can chicken that is thawed sit for an hour and then be cooked?
Depends if its regular yes if its special like lemon pepper chicken or garlic chicken then no. It also depends how it was thawed. If a quick-thaw was done - water bath or in the microwave, then it should be cooked immediately.
That's not how you are supposed to thaw any food. Quick-thawed meat is supposed to be cooked right after thawing. There's no way to know whether it is good or not without running lab tests.
How many times can you refreeze shrimp?
Refreezing shrimp even once isn't a good idea. The texture will be severely affected.
How can you tell if deli meat has spoiled?
You can tell lunch meat is past its prime by appearance, color, texture and smell. If it has become slimy or ropey, has odd things growing on it (like mold or pink slime), has changed color, turned mushy and/or smells different (of ammonia, vinegar or yeast), don't eat it.
How long can you keep beef frozen?
Until it molds
Which would be a very long time. Mold doesn't grow in a properly cold freezer (usually 0-10F.)
Really you can keep food frozen until it dries out, and even longer if you're ok with freezer burned food or it is something you can rehydrate effectively.
Beef tends to toughen the longer you keep it in the freezer, so have that in mind with what you want to use it for.
Hamburgers, for example, are best with the freshest beef you can use, while taco meat, or other dishes where you break up the meat while cooking, is not as bad with old frozen meat.
Is smoked pork considered cooked?
nday, June 04, 2006
Is Smoked Meat Cooked or RawQ: Dear Jeff, Could you please tell me if the food we smoke is raw or cooked? We have a debate going with friends that the heat of the smoke cooks the meat over a long period of time.Is this correct? Could you please tell me how the smoked meat is cooked?Is it by actual heat or just the heat of the smoke? Our friends feel that any meat, smoked, is raw. Can we feel safe eating this smoked meat, especially pork? Also, why does the meat appear pink when it is smoked? Thanks, Annie
A: There are 2 main types of smoking.. cold smoking and hot smoking. I do not delve into cold smoking for the most part, however I do know that it is smoking at a temperature of 90 degrees or less over a long period of time.
Hot smoking is the type of smoking that I deal with.. it is smoking meat at a temperature of 225 degrees.
The meat is fully cooked to the recommended safe USDA temperature.
The pink look of smoked meat comes from the pigments in the meat being affected chemically by the smoke which keeps the meat from turning to it's cooked color as it normally would.
Hot smoked meats are fully cooked just as they would be in any convection oven or even a crock pot. The only difference is the addition of smoke which flavors the meat based on the type of wood you are using.
Hope this helps settle the debate with your friend
Why does storing food in fridges help to preserve food?
Food spoilage is caused by bacteria multiplying. Bacteria thrive in room temperature, so refrigerators keep food at a temperature that bacteria do not like, which slows their ability to reproduce.
How long can you keep uncooked chicken wings n refrigerator?
No longer than 1 to 2 days. If you need to keep the wings longer, you should freeze them.
