higgledy wrote:
> This may sound gross to some readers but it is an improtant question.
> How many days after butchering a turkey can I keep it in the
> refrigerator before cooking?
>
> Does anyone know how many days a grocery store is allowed, by law, to
> keep a fresh bird?
>
> Finally, where on the USDA site can I find this type of information?
>
> Thanks.

It is relevant as many marinate the turkey for a few days. I will get
it from a farmer tuesday and it will be under wine, salt and spices for
two days.

simy1 wrote:

> It is relevant as many marinate the turkey for a few days.

Do you mean "brine", instead of marinate?

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Dave
www.davebbq.com

Dave Bugg wrote:
> simy1 wrote:
>
> > It is relevant as many marinate the turkey for a few days.
>
> Do you mean "brine", instead of marinate?
>
> --
> Dave
> www.davebbq.com

Yes.

simy1 wrote:

> Dave Bugg wrote:
>> simy1 wrote:
>>
>>> It is relevant as many marinate the turkey for a few days.
>>
>> Do you mean "brine", instead of marinate?
>
> Yes.

You really don't need to keep the bird in brine for longer than 12-20 hours.
Once brined, you can stick the bird into the fridge until Thursday morning.

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Dave
www.davebbq.com

Dave Bugg wrote:
>
> You really don't need to keep the bird in brine for longer than 12-20 hours.
> Once brined, you can stick the bird into the fridge until Thursday morning.
>
> --
> Dave
> www.davebbq.com

Thanks. I will do as you say this year. I just found a way to infuse
the meat well, and I kept on doing it over the years.

> It is relevant as many marinate the turkey for a few days. I will get
> it from a farmer tuesday and it will be under wine, salt and spices for
> two days.

Do you buy a live turkey from the farmer? Because it is illegal to
process a turkey on the farm, it must be processed offsite.