I smoked a packer brisket about a month ago. While still hot, I vacuum sealed several slices, and they have been refrigerated (but not frozen) since then. Sure I wish I had frozen it, but I didn't. No color change, looks ok, but - would you eat it now? Anybody have any guidelines on this?
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I would probably not eat it. But you can certainly open it and give it the smell test. -
I would not eat it. It is not worth it.
When in doubt, throw it out! -MeatheadComment
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thanks everyone - it's now been dumped!Comment
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Moot point now but since they were still vac sealed I would have eaten them.Comment
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I would not have eaten myself after a month unless it had been frozen most of that time.Comment
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Leftovers max a week in fridge even when vacuum sealed. Frozen 6 months easy.Comment
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The real question is before ya threw it out did ya open and give it a smell test? Please do not eat any meat after a week sitting in the fridge. It’s just not worth the hospital bill.Comment
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I curious is vacuum sealing wile hot a thing?
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I often vac seal hot food. The bags are capable of dealing with the heat. I package the food so it's as flat as possible, and that way I can get it cooled down quick and in the freezer faster.
IMO, eating any food that's been a month in the fridge is an iffy proposition, unless we're talking about food that's preserved with sufficient alcohol, acid, sugar, or salt. I realize large cuts of meat in cryosealed packages are often wet aged for a month or more at fridge temps, but these are large chunks of meat packaged in an environment with higher standards of sanitation than the typical household kitchen. I think you made the right call to discard it.Comment
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