On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:41:39 -0700 (PDT), blue wrote:

> On Jun 19, 3:19*pm, Mort > wrote:
>> blue wrote:
>>> About 14 hours ago I put a small, organic lamb rib roast in marinade
>>> in the refrigerator. Now I see that we wont be eating at home for two
>>> days. Should I go ahead and cook it and refrigerate it (it will be
>>> rare) *and then warm it up to eat or should I wait the two days and
>>> eat it right after cooking. Any suggestion is appreciated. thanks!
>>
>>> Of course I'd rather eat it right after cooking!
>>
>> If the marinade is highly acidic you should leave it in for no more
>> than a day max. You don't need to cook it though. 2-3 days in the
>> fridge is ok.
>>
>> Take it out of the marinade, wrap it, and put it back in the fridge
>> till ready to cook.
>>
>> --
>> Mort
>
> thanks! The marinade is mostly olive oil and garlic with some
> wine.It's not so acidic as I see it. Anyway, I'll take it out and
> roast it later.

some of it depends on how strongly flavored the marinade is (besides the
acidity). in fact, i think you do see recipes for lamb kabobs calling for
a 48-hour marinade. you might be pleasantly surprised.

your pal,
blake