Food safety - smoked pork butt

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3:17p, 8/30/21

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I smoked a port butt a week ago tomorrow. While I've been eating it for most of the past week, there is still a lot in a sealed container in the fridge.

Is it too late to transfer to smaller containers (freezer ziplock bags or food saver bags) and freeze? Or am I rolling the dice at 6 days out post-cook?

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4:32p, 8/30/21

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Back in January I roasted a pork butt in the oven and ate on it for 7 days before I froze the rest of it with no problem.

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4:53p, 8/30/21

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Just reheat it well when you thaw it. Maybe mix it into something and cook to be on the safe side.

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6:17p, 8/30/21

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Thank you both. I figured it was probably still safe but want to be sure. Reheating will be the lynch pan - doing it adding enough liquid so it doesn't dry out and taste funky.

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6:40p, 8/30/21

It will be fine. The meat will taste different, but that's from oxidation, not bacterial issues.

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6:55p, 8/30/21

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If you are super worried over reheat it, slather in your favorite sauce since it will be dry. And eat.

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12:56p, 8/31/21

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To keep from drying out might try reheating in a steamer basket with a little BBQ sauce added to the steaming liquid.

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12:25p, 9/2/21

AG

It will be fine, smoking is a preservative.

When you reheat, vacuum seal and sous vide - keeps the moisture in the meat and does a great job. Can even toss a little bacon grease or butter in the bag when you vacuum seal for additional moisture and flavor.