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How long does rabbit keep for?

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  1. 06-08-2011, 20:15 PM #1
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    How long does rabbit keep for?

    How long do people keep rabbit in the fridge for? I keep them in salt water in the fridge and eat them within 6 days or throw them away, what is ok assuming that they have been skinned, gutted and refrigerated straight away?
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    Treat it like a mix between fresh beef/lamb (4 days) & poultry (3 days) - so approx 4 days is totally safe if kept sealed in the bottom of the fridge; 5 if it's in a marinade (my favourite method.)

    Any longer then it's ferret/dog/cat food IMO - others may disagree but I don't risk uncooked meat for great lengths of time unless frozen.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Egg View Post
    Treat it like a mix between fresh beef/lamb (4 days) & poultry (3 days) - so approx 4 days is totally safe if kept sealed in the bottom of the fridge; 5 if it's in a marinade (my favourite method.)

    Any longer then it's ferret/dog/cat food IMO - others may disagree but I don't risk uncooked meat for great lengths of time unless frozen.

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    I would have said only 3 days. If I have to store any for longer than that, they get frozen.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    I would have said only 3 days. If I have to store any for longer than that, they get frozen.
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    Hmm, so half of what I keep them for then, lol.

    Is it do with vacuum packing as I bought some mince with a sell by date of 7 days from when I bought it so assuming that its been transported that must be around 9 days at least. Why is rabbit different? If you keep it in salt water to prevent it airing does that make a difference?
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