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eSDee
11-03-2006, 01:54 PM
I had some carne asada on Sunday but had way too much. I put the rest in the fridge uncooked in a sealed tuperware. If I grilled it up today, would I die?
DarkFury
11-03-2006, 02:05 PM
How cold is your fridge?

You might be ok.... if it is close to freezing. Just make sure to seriously cook it thouroughly to make sure that any bacteria is killed.
InfiniteNothing
11-03-2006, 02:08 PM
You should have gone for the freezer! 5 days is way too long. You're dead.
Prngr44
11-03-2006, 02:09 PM
...especially if there's any guacamole or sour cream like things in it.

:dead:
InfiniteNothing
11-03-2006, 02:10 PM
It's uncooked. Why would there be guac in it?
Paniolo
11-03-2006, 02:12 PM
Might have been better to just have cooked it at the time, refrigerate it, & reheat it later:bandit:
Nija
11-03-2006, 02:45 PM
My limit is two days for meat & chicken.
Napoleon54
11-03-2006, 02:46 PM
I'd eat it if it hasn't started to smell bad.
Jenny
11-03-2006, 02:49 PM
Look at it, smell it. If it looks and smells ok, just make sure to cook it really well and you should be ok.
zippyjuan
11-03-2006, 03:15 PM
If it is in marinade, the acidity may help it keep longer. Although your meat may be mushier as the acids continue to break down the fibers. Jenny is right, try some and let your nose be your guide.
eSDee
11-03-2006, 03:29 PM
It doesn't smell bad and there is no marinade, just onions and cilantro. I am a little worried because I am going to grill it up for some friends. If I am not posting on Sunday, it means I am in the hospital. Wish me luck.
ray
11-03-2006, 03:51 PM
If I am not posting on Sunday, it means I am in the hospital. Wish me luck.

I'll come visit with some burgers and dogs!
Napoleon54
11-03-2006, 04:05 PM
BTW, what's carne asada?
Nija
11-03-2006, 04:23 PM
BTW, what's carne asada?
Beef with cilantro and onions :P

The About link (http://bbq.about.com/cs/beef/a/aa122803a.htm)
Houdini
11-03-2006, 11:39 PM
Beef with cilantro and onions :P

The About link (http://bbq.about.com/cs/beef/a/aa122803a.htm)

And usually damn good stuff.
molecularfire
11-05-2006, 09:38 AM
I've left meat (actually unmarinated at that) in the fridge for much longer than that before cooking it. As long as you cook it well, you probably could survive (although bear in mind that I have a cast-iron stomach).
eSDee
11-05-2006, 12:24 PM
I'm alive! I bought some more carne just in case but yeah I grilled up the meat that was in the fridge this whole time, and it was still good. Actually, it was excellent. Thanks for all your advice everyone.
Napoleon54
11-05-2006, 05:13 PM
I've left meat (actually unmarinated at that) in the fridge for much longer than that before cooking it. As long as you cook it well, you probably could survive (although bear in mind that I have a cast-iron stomach).

:stupid: I eat anything, including stinky meat. Usually cooked in the cast iron pan that sits on my stove and gets used daily for weeks at a time without getting washed. It takes a couple uses for the pan to become good and seasoned w/ garlic and onions and such. Delish!