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Old 01-26-2008, 02:34 PM   #2
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Use by dates are "safest" guidelines. I think there is a built in saftey time. If the meat isn't slimy and has no bad odor I feel you will be ok starting the curing process. After all, the brine cure you are going to use's purpose is to make the meat safe for long term storage. Right?
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