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
>>
>>
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> 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?

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