Is my marinated meat still good

Dec 3rd, 2019 5:25 pm

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steva11 [OP]: Jr. Member; Jun 11, 2010; 133 posts; 101 upvotes; Halifax

Dec 3rd, 2019 5:25 pm

So i had a whole pork loin from costco that was due nov. 30th. On the 30th, i cut it up and put it in a chinese bbq pork marinade. It's a packet marinade that i added honey to. I got busy and haven't roasted it and now it's the 3rd. Is the meat still good? Does the marinade preserve it in any way? Should i throw it out?

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Dec 3rd, 2019 5:33 pm

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toronto19850: Deal Addict; Jun 21, 2016; 3114 posts; 1069 upvotes

Dec 3rd, 2019 5:33 pm

Does it smell?

Dec 3rd, 2019 5:38 pm

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Gutty96: Deal Fanatic; Jun 24, 2006; 9162 posts; 3416 upvotes

Dec 3rd, 2019 5:38 pm

Was it on your stove since the 30th or in your fridge?

Dec 3rd, 2019 5:44 pm

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Cheapo-Findo: Deal Guru; Mar 9, 2007; 13777 posts; 8820 upvotes; Think of the Childre…

Dec 3rd, 2019 5:44 pm

WWJD

WOULD SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!

Dec 3rd, 2019 6:37 pm

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steva11 [OP]: Jr. Member; Jun 11, 2010; 133 posts; 101 upvotes; Halifax

Dec 3rd, 2019 6:37 pm

It was in the fridge the whole time and it just smells like the marinade. My wife says the Matt would still be bad 3 days after the label even off it was in a marinade. I dunno...

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Dec 3rd, 2019 8:02 pm

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thriftshopper: Deal Fanatic; Jul 7, 2017; 5691 posts; 2506 upvotes; SW corner of the cou…

Dec 3rd, 2019 8:02 pm

I'm sure it'll be o.k. The red dye in the marinade is what will kill you.

Cream rises to the top. So does scum.

Dec 4th, 2019 3:18 am

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death_hawk: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2006; 27311 posts; 13001 upvotes

Dec 4th, 2019 3:18 am

4 days? It's fine.
I'd eat it 4 days from today....
That is assuming your fridge is at the right temp.

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Dec 4th, 2019 8:21 am

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The Canterbury Tail: Deal Addict; Jan 10, 2009; 1212 posts; 657 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 4th, 2019 8:21 am

Only one way to find out.

Dec 4th, 2019 9:00 am

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speedyforme: Deal Guru; Dec 11, 2008; 10066 posts; 1513 upvotes

Dec 4th, 2019 9:00 am

It's fine.

Dec 4th, 2019 9:17 am

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DiceMan: Deal Fanatic; Aug 16, 2010; 6578 posts; 3655 upvotes; Aurora

Dec 4th, 2019 9:17 am

I don't see any problem with it. But why don't you just throw it in the oven and finish it since all prep has been done? Roasting it wont take long at all. Then store it in the fridge and eat whenever.

Dec 4th, 2019 1:58 pm

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ShoNuff2: Deal Fanatic; Jun 29, 2010; 9467 posts; 3734 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 4th, 2019 1:58 pm

marinade is likely loaded with salt so it's probably fine. as always, give it the ole smell test

Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best.

Dec 4th, 2019 6:11 pm

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lecale: Deal Fanatic; Nov 15, 2008; 9253 posts; 3587 upvotes

Dec 4th, 2019 6:11 pm

Salt and sugar and soy sauce (salt again), anise and cinnamon and some "red"...and then you put some honey (more sugar) in it. Sugar/honey isn't a preservative, it just adds flavour. It's all bout the salt. You need to calculate the strength of the brine in standard cups of salt per gallon. Then you will know if the brine is strong enough to hold the pork for 5 days.

A medium brine uses 1 cup (292g) of salt per gallon of water. Set the bar there.
The directions on the pouch tell you to use all 50g with 1/2 cup water.
There is 4,500 mg Na (sodium) per pack, per 1/2 cup water.
4,500 mg Na (sodium) / .388 = 11,600 mg NaCl (sodium chloride, salt) per 1/2 cup water.
11.6g salt x (32 1/2 cups per gallon) = 371 g of salt per gallon
= 1-1/4 cups of salt per gallon.

Therefore, the brine can preserve the pork.

However, having been here before with the exact same product I will predict:

The meat will be pink all the way through even after being fully cooked because of the long brine (the "red").
In fact you've gone beyond brining to curing, and the meat will be limp and hammy textured despite being at temperature.

Fat breaks down into slime so be thankful you picked a lean cut because it won't be too gross. Maybe it is a saving grace that is a big chunk of loin? It would take the brine longer to work all the way through? I think your project has a better chance of being saved because it is loin. I would roast it. Roast it and report.

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Dec 4th, 2019 7:46 pm

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amz155: Deal Fanatic; May 14, 2009; 6434 posts; 1223 upvotes

Dec 4th, 2019 7:46 pm

Salt *and* sugar both lower the Aw (water activity) of food. It’s not just the salt.

Dec 4th, 2019 7:59 pm

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gr8dlr: Deal Guru; Sep 1, 2005; 12093 posts; 6983 upvotes; Markham

Dec 4th, 2019 7:59 pm

It's safe to eat IMO. The texture may be a bit "soft" though because they usually have some kind of tenderizer in those marinades. Cook it and see what texture is like. If you don't like it, then I say make BBQ Pork fried rice or perhaps some BBQ pork buns.

We're all bozos on the bus until we find a way to express ourselves...

Failure is always an option...just not the preferred one!

Dec 4th, 2019 9:01 pm

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Angel Girl: Sr. Member; May 10, 2008; 558 posts; 485 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Dec 4th, 2019 9:01 pm

It’s fine. I grew up in a restaurant and I’ve seen meat marinated for much longer. I’m still alive!

Kudos for adhering to expiry dates though.

Dec 5th, 2019 8:22 am

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amz155: Deal Fanatic; May 14, 2009; 6434 posts; 1223 upvotes

Dec 5th, 2019 8:22 am

Angel Girl wrote: ↑ It’s fine. I grew up in a restaurant and I’ve seen meat marinated for much longer. I’m still alive!

Kudos for adhering to expiry dates though.

It’s just a best before date. Very few items have a required expiry date.

Dec 5th, 2019 11:09 am

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roleless: Member; Aug 8, 2019; 343 posts; 198 upvotes

Dec 5th, 2019 11:09 am

Hope OP is all well

Dec 5th, 2019 4:51 pm

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Gutty96: Deal Fanatic; Jun 24, 2006; 9162 posts; 3416 upvotes

Dec 5th, 2019 4:51 pm

So how was dinner?

Dec 5th, 2019 5:22 pm

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death_hawk: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2006; 27311 posts; 13001 upvotes

Dec 5th, 2019 5:22 pm

RIP in peace OP

June 12th, 2010 to Dec 3rd, 2019 11:37 pm

Dec 6th, 2019 4:55 pm

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badOne: Deal Fanatic; Mar 31, 2017; 6729 posts; 2947 upvotes

Dec 6th, 2019 4:55 pm

I heard from a friend of the family that he died doubled down in pain on the toilet screaming obscenities at some guy named death_hawk for 45 mins before he passed.

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