Is my venison bad?

[Ghelsel]

I processed my deer last week and froze the steaks and chops but only cooked my grind and put it in the fridge. It's been in the fridge (34 deg) for six days. Is it still good for my chili and Rotel recipes? I appreciate the feedback.

[DocHolladay]

Does it smell bad or have mold growing on it? If the answer is yes, toss it out. If the answer is no, cook it up.

[cuzins8]

I think it will be just fine.You can always smell it and that will tell ya.

[progers]

I know folks that pack fresh deer in ice for that long but, since you already cooked it, I just don't know.

Do like Doc said and if you are unsure, throw it out. Any meat that I am sure of I thow away or feed to the dogs and cats. It's better to be safe than sick.

[Ghelsel]

I appreciate the input. I cooked up some of my famous Rotel/cheese dip and all was good. Thanks again for the advice. I'm new to this site and found a wealth of info. on anything I can think of concerning my favorite passion.

Greg

[warlocke]

hmmm post the recipe for us to try and modify to taste =) sounds great tho,

[jpm49878]

hell yes its good man eat it up before it really goes bad

[DeerDope]

I actually got a certification in food processing called H.A.C.C.P. also known as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Safety Training. All it basically taught us was that food must maintain a temperature of less than 40 degrees during holding or processing to stop the growth of bacteria which causes sickness. As long as you have not let it get above 40 degrees, you can kill any bacteria that might have grown by cooking the meat thoroughly above 140 degrees. Don't try medium rare.