How can I maximize the storage life of fresh beef in the refrigerator?
I bought a 7 pound beef tenderloin at Fresh Market that the butcher just cut and packaged for me.
What is best way to store it in the refrigerator? Will it keep for 5 days or longer?
Best Answer
If you can get a good tight wrap of plastic wrap around it and store in the bottom of your fridge, where the temp should be approaching 32F it should last out the 5 days just fine. If you have a rub in mind for it you might apply that first then wrap and store.
Remember that beef is usually hung anywhere from 5 to 30 days at 33F in quarters before being butchered. If you don't have a thermometer for your fridge, get one (or two even, one high and one low) so you have a good idea of what your temp range is. If the coldest region of your fridge is over 35F you should turn it down some. See @HoboDave's answer for a better commentary on fridge temps.
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Make sure your refrigerator is between 34° and 40°F. Store raw meat on the lowermost shelf or in its own drawer. Store meat with a plate underneath – especially when thawing – to collect run-off juices. Clean your fridge regularly.How do you make beef last longer in the fridge?
Step-by-step guideHow do you prolong the shelf life of beef?
Salting is one of the most common and ancient ways of preserving meat. Via absorption, the salt draws out any moisture from the meat and creates an environment inhospitable to bacteria. This extends the meat's shelf-life by preventing meat spoilage.How long can you keep fresh beef in the fridge?
Beef, veal, lamb and pork roasts, steaks and chops may be kept 3 to 5 days. After cooking, meat, poultry and seafood can be safely stored in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days.How long can fresh uncooked beef last in the fridge before spoiling?
You can safely store larger cuts of meat in the fridge for 3 to 5 days after getting them home and before cooking or freezing. You can safely store steaks, roasts, chops, and other larger cuts of meat in the freezer for 4 to 12 months.How To Store Meat For Long Term Freshness \u0026 Avoid Freezer Burn
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