On Nov 21, 2:08*am, Eddie > wrote:
> I bought a Honeysuckle brand 13 pounder today. *Fresh, not frozen.
> Paid a buck per lb.
> But now I'm thinking, did I buy too early? *Is it ok to leave it in
> the refrigerator for 6 days? *Usually I buy frozen, leave in the
> refrig freezer and change to the refrig for three days, or less if
> it's a smaller one.
> So, six days ok? *Or should I put in freezer for three days and then
> to refrig for 3 more?
> Going to smoke in K7 using cherry wood only.
> Eddie

Use the date on the burd's packaging as a guideline. If it looks good,
keep it sealed and store it properly.
If it's close to its 'best by' date, give it the freeze ho, then thaw
as recommended.
Pierre