An 'is it still good' question

ddnsp618 Posted: Apr 17, 2010 09:52 PM

An 'is it still good' question

I took out chicken breast and some steak to make a stir fry on thursday, and let it sit out for about 3 hours. Then I decided I wanted something a little lighter, so I put them in the fridge, with intentions of cooking them Friday. That didn't happen and we went out tonight, so would they still be good if I made them tomorrow? Or, should I **** it up and waste all that money and throw them out (it was a good cut of steak and they are from the butcher, so it is clearly overpriced)?

Usually, I live by 'when in doubt, chuck it out,' but I'm not sure what to do.

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Apr 17, 2010 09:54 PM

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I'mnot sure...

ETA: was it completely defrosted when you put it in the fridge?

MLAngelo Posted: Apr 17, 2010 10:09 PM

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I would throw it out.

FutureMrsG Posted: Apr 17, 2010 10:13 PM

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It should still be OK -Usually meat is good 3-5 days in the fridge. I would smell it to make sure it is OK before you prepare it. If it smells fine and you are still concerned just make sure it is well cooked. The USDA website has a lot of great information on food safety.

luvabul Posted: Apr 17, 2010 11:39 PM

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theyre okay! eat it, unless it has some horrible odor

ddnsp618 Posted: Apr 18, 2010 08:40 AM

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20

I'mnot sure...

ETA: was it completely defrosted when you put it in the fridge?

it was NOT completely defrosted before i put them away

MLAngelo Posted: Apr 18, 2010 08:45 AM

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have you smelled them. Also how brown has the meat turned?

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Apr 18, 2010 11:02 AM

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Posted by ddnsp618

Posted by MrsDrinkh20

I'mnot sure...

ETA: was it completely defrosted when you put it in the fridge?

it was NOT completely defrosted before i put them away

then id say you're good...check the coloring of the meat and smell it...if you start cooking and it smells chuck it!

VickiR510 Posted: Apr 18, 2010 11:20 AM

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Smell it make sure. But if it were me it would hit the garbage.

MLAngelo Posted: Apr 18, 2010 01:54 PM

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My mom said it depends on how long you had it before you froze it but it should be fine. She said its all about the smell. If it smells funny then chuck it.