How long is red meat good for, uncooked but refrigerated? I bought a bison tri-tip last Sunday and was gonna smoke it but time got away from me. Am I still good to smoke it tonight? Or is it probably not good at this point?
I think that's pushing the envelope, but I'd smell it and see if it has any kind of slimy feel to it - if so I'd dump it. If not I'd cook it! If it has been vacuum-sealed it's more likely to be OK - if in regular wrap I'd be suspicious of it.