How long do cooked ribs last in the fridge...

Smoker · 11-21-2005, 06:42 PM

How long do cooked ribs last in the fridge before u r afraid to eat them?

promod383 · 11-21-2005, 07:08 PM

I never have any left that long.

Smoker · 11-21-2005, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by promod383

I never have any left that long.

Thats why I am wondering!!!

But I still need an answer.

qman · 11-21-2005, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoker

How long do cooked ribs last in the fridge before u r afraid to eat them?

Smoker, the food police would say to throw them away before you cook them, just to be safe.

Seriously, though: It somewhat depends on your fridge. Smoked ribs cooked to the temps we usually do, in a smoky environment, are good to store in a standard home fridge for at least a week, probably two. If you have a modern fridge, with a good meat drawer, you may go a little longer. My Kithenaid meat drawer is set to maintain 33 degrees constant. I am apt to eat something like ribs that have been in there for three weeks or better.
I really think that the issue is whether they are still edible from the taste and texture standpoint, as opposed to the food safty standpoint. About 10 days does it for me on that criteria.
Of course, this is based on a good, strong fridge. If you have an older unit, it may not perform as well.

BBQchef33 · 11-21-2005, 10:45 PM

besides, the smoke also acts as a bit of a preserative.. I have gone 2 weeks in the garage fridge which runs just above freezing.

icemn62 · 11-22-2005, 05:57 AM

I have truble, keeping them in the fridge for more than 2 days. Interesting....

chad · 11-22-2005, 06:32 AM

My general rule: if it stinks, throw it out; if it's green and didn't start that way, throw it out; if it looks "slimy" as opposed to greasy, throw it out!

Common sense comes into play - if you can't remember when you cooked them - throw them out!

kickassbbq · 11-22-2005, 07:14 AM

I keep them for about 3 days. If I plan on keeping them longer than that, I just smoke extra, shrink wrap the extra and freeze them. They will last a year like that. Then, even if you can't smoke, you always have some good ribs to heat up in a minute and chow out.
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ggeilman · 11-22-2005, 07:31 AM

If I plan to have anything for more than 3-4 days I freeze it in foil. Never lasts even in the freezer more than a week or so!

Solidkick · 11-22-2005, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kickassbbq

I keep them for about 3 days. If I plan on keeping them longer than that, I just smoke extra, shrink wrap the extra and freeze them. They will last a year like that. Then, even if you can't smoke, you always have some good ribs to heat up in a minute and chow out.
ed

This the same rule of thumb that Mr. Kick lives by........

11-21-2005, 06:42 PM	#1
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11-22-2005, 05:57 AM	#6
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11-22-2005, 06:32 AM	#7
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL	My general rule: if it stinks, throw it out; if it's green and didn't start that way, throw it out; if it looks "slimy" as opposed to greasy, throw it out! Common sense comes into play - if you can't remember when you cooked them - throw them out! __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker (RIP), WSM (RIP), Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill (RIP), Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill (RIP), Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker (new heating element), Pit Boss Tailgater pellet pooper.

11-22-2005, 07:14 AM	#8
kickassbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-20-05 Location: mn	I keep them for about 3 days. If I plan on keeping them longer than that, I just smoke extra, shrink wrap the extra and freeze them. They will last a year like that. Then, even if you can't smoke, you always have some good ribs to heat up in a minute and chow out. ed __________________ Smoke On!!!!!! [URL="http://www.kickassbbq.com"]www.kickassbbq.com[/URL]

11-21-2005, 07:08 PM	#2
promod383 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-19-03 Location: New Bedford, MA. Name/Nickname : Jerry	I never have any left that long.

11-22-2005, 07:31 AM	#9
ggeilman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-14-05 Location: San Antonio, TX	If I plan to have anything for more than 3-4 days I freeze it in foil. Never lasts even in the freezer more than a week or so! __________________ NB Bandera with mods, Weber Kettle, Texas Trailblazer