How long do you use sliced cold cuts?

by Electrical

Posted: 9 years ago 24 replies

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When you get fresh cold cuts from the grocery store, how long will you use them for?

Some people say 3 days, but I know other people who will buy them on Sunday and use them for lunch all week.

I ask now because I bought some good Boar's Head no salt added turkey on December 3rd and I was wondering if it's still good to eat today, the 9th. FWIW, I never opened the package, so air never got to it since it was originally sliced, which should extend it's life IMO.

I usually use the smell test for food, but turkey has a bit of an odd smell even when completely fresh.

BigFrank Banned 9 years ago

If you have to ask the question, I think that at some level you have already answered it for yourself.

If you think a case of the trots is worth the couple of bucks you have invested in some lunch meat - have at it.

Let us know how that turned out after you are done talking to raaaaaalph on the porcelain phone.

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whateverpedia 9 years ago

Originally Posted by Electrical

I never opened the package, so air never got to it since it was originally sliced, which should extend it's life IMO.

Doesn't food in a package have a use by date stamped on it?
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- Electrical 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by whateverpedia
  
  Doesn't food in a package have a use by date stamped on it?
  
  It's not packaged meat.
  
  It's fresh cold cuts, sliced and wrapped up on the 3rd.
  
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Dan Riffle

9 years ago

I'm one of those "three day" people...unless it's a heavily processed meat like salami or pepperoni. The only reason I'd consider eating turkey at six days is if I need excuse to stay home from work.

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Electrical

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

I'm one of those "three day" people...unless it's a heavily processed meat like salami or pepperoni. The only reason I'd consider eating turkey at six days is if I need excuse to stay home from work.

That's why I mentioned that it is the "no salt added" type. I think the salt helps preserve it.

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Claude Whitacre

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

I'm one of those "three day" people...unless it's a heavily processed meat like salami or pepperoni. The only reason I'd consider eating turkey at six days is if I need excuse to stay home from work.

You've been using salami and pepperoni as an excuse to take the day off, for far too long.

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BigFrank Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

You've been using salami and pepperoni as an excuse to take the day off, for far too long.

I thought those were an excuse for taking his pants off. Just sayin' . . . . . .

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- whateverpedia 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by BigFrank
  
  I thought those were an excuse for taking his pants off. Just sayin' . . . . . . Cheers. - Frank
  
  He's not aware that salami and pepperoni are meant to be taken orally.
  
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  BigFrank Banned 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by whateverpedia
  
  He's not aware that salami and pepperoni are meant to be taken orally.
  
  Honestly, I never even considered that point but I'm happy to know that you've got that all worked out.
  
  Oh, man! lol
  
  Cheers. - Frank
  
  P.S. That said, I'm watching a show on the CIA Torture Report and I have one question. What the hell is 'rectal rehydration?" I swear. - it's one of the things they did.
  
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  Dan Riffle 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by BigFrank
  
  What the hell is 'rectal rehydration?" I swear. - it's one of the things they did.
  
  In this case, I think the "re" is redundant. Think of it as rectal hydration. I think you'll figure it out from there.
  
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  BigFrank Banned 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Dan Riffle
  
  In this case, I think the "re" is redundant. Think of it as rectal hydration. I think you'll figure it out from there.
  
  Oh, my! How is that torture? On the Upper West Side of Manhattan people pay $100 to have that done to them. :-)
  
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  Electrical 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by BigFrank
  
  Oh, my! How is that torture? On the Upper West Side of Manhattan people pay $100 to have that done to them. :-)
  
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  Is that what you are paying?
  
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  BigFrank Banned 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Electrical
  
  Is that what you are paying?
  
  No - that's what I charge. You go ahead and eat that 6 day old turkey and you'll happily pay it. lol
  
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  Electrical 9 years ago
  
  Come on "Big Frank", tell us more about what you and your boyfriend do in Manhattan
  
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  positivenegative 9 years ago
  
  Just eat the goddam stuff and tell us the outcome tomorrow. If you ain't here we'll know why.
  
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  Electrical 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by positivenegative
  
  Just eat the goddam stuff and tell us the outcome tomorrow. If you ain't here we'll know why.
  
  I went out and got a Taylor ham and cheese sandwich.
  
  All you non-Jersians are jealous of my porkroll.
  
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  Richard Van 9 years ago
  
  Hi everyone.
  
  I found some eggs left by the side of the road last week and have been spending a great deal of time wondering if I should eat them. So much so that I've taken the day off to get to the bottom of it.
  
  What do other readers think?
  
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  Dan Riffle 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by BigFrank
  
  Oh, my! How is that torture? On the Upper West Side of Manhattan people pay $100 to have that done to them. :-)
  
  Cheers. - Frank
  
  I don't think they're as prompt about letting the water out as they are letting it in.
  
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  Claude Whitacre 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by whateverpedia
  
  He's not aware that salami and pepperoni are meant to be taken orally.
  
  Oh...he knows, believe me.
  
  Originally Posted by Dan Riffle
  
  In this case, I think the "re" is redundant. Think of it as rectal hydration. I think you'll figure it out from there.
  
  I think I'll add that to my wrist band.
  
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  ForumGuru Banned 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by BigFrank
  
  What the hell is 'rectal rehydration?
  
  I'll let the adventurer Bear Grylls explain it... Viewer discretion is advised!
  
  Man vs. Wild - Pacific Island - Bear's Enema -...
  
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sbucciarel Banned 9 years ago

Open package. Smell it. If it stinks or is even off a bit, don't eat it. Otherwise, I would and have eaten lunch meat all week long. I don't, however, buy lunch meat that says "salt free."
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- Electrical 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by sbucciarel
  
  Open package. Smell it. If it stinks or is even off a bit, don't eat it. Otherwise, I would and have eaten lunch meat all week long.
  
  I talked about this in the OP.
  
  I don't, however, buy lunch meat that says "salt free."
  
  Either do I.
  
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HeySal 9 years ago

If it smells okay, run a finger over it. If it's getting slimy (not greasy - a lot of meat is a tad greasy, but slimy), that's bacteria so don't eat it. If you are going to eat older meat, just slap a slice of cheese on it and top it with a layer of iceberg lettuce. Iceberg lettuce can kill botulism (however if it's strongly botched, you need a head of lettuce, not a leaf). Cheese has calcium, which is hard to digest and will trigger the production of more stomach acid, which in turn, kills bacteria.
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