Yesterday (December 14th) I picked up 5-6 pounds of standing rib roast aka prime rib at Fresh Market on sale for 7.99 a pound. It was a 3 bone one, with the ribs cut off and tied back on. It was only choice, but looked really good, so I took a $45 gamble on it. Also got a 10 pound USDA Prime NY strip that I may roast in the same fashion, or cut into steaks.
The NY strip being a primal is still in the cryovac, so no concerns with that. However, the prime rib was in the meat counter, had been handled for trimming, tying, all that stuff, and is now wrapped in butcher paper. How long can I keep that bad boy in the fridge before cooking? Should I vacuum seal, freeze, and thaw out again if I plan to cook on the 24th or 25th? The butcher recommended using within 3 days...
Thanks!
The NY strip being a primal is still in the cryovac, so no concerns with that. However, the prime rib was in the meat counter, had been handled for trimming, tying, all that stuff, and is now wrapped in butcher paper. How long can I keep that bad boy in the fridge before cooking? Should I vacuum seal, freeze, and thaw out again if I plan to cook on the 24th or 25th? The butcher recommended using within 3 days...
Thanks!
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