"Grant Erwin" > wrote in message
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> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>> "Ric" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>Question for the experts. Pork butt is .98 a pound here Sunday, Monday
>>>and Tuesday. If I buy it Tuesday and don't use it until Saturday is it
>>>alright to keep it in the refrigerator instead of freezing? How long
>>>would you keep a pork butt refrgerated instead of freezing? Does store
>>>wrapping versus cryo-packing make a difference in your decision?
>>>Thank you,
>>>Ric in Rock Hill
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> The cryo packed stuff is good for about 10 or 12 years I think. I've
>> kept those meats for weeks with no adverse affects.
>>
>> The regular wrapping is good for 5 to 7 days. Maybe more, but I don't go
>> beyond that. I'd buy on Tuesday and not worry at all.
>
> And, once you have smoked the shoulders and pulled them to make vitamin P,
> how long will that last in the refrigerator? Is there any way to cook one
> day and serve 2-3 days later and still have it taste as good?


In my experience, no. It never tastes as good as fresh off the pit. I'm a
picky bitch though.

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