How old is too old to cook?

[anonymous-user]

Had some roast chicken in the fridge for a week now sealed in a bowl, would it be ok to chop it up and stir it into some pasta and sauce?

[captainzep]

Probably fine...


But personally I'd bin it and go veggie for a night.


Work never truly believes you when you ring in next morning and claim to be a helpless liquid poo fountain. _its best to save that excuse for a time when you really need a duvet day.

Edited by captainzep on Wednesday 12th November 22:13

[HRG]

Smell it. If it smells alright it is, if it doesn't it isn't.

[Catz]

A week ... I'd not bother.

[10 Pence Short]

If the chicken was anywhere near date before you cooked it, avoid. In fact, avoid anyway if it's a week old. I've only had food poisoning once, and that was from old cooked chicken, I wouldn't recommend it.

[Bob the Planner]

HRG said:

Smell it. If it smells alright it is, if it doesn't it isn't.

I'm with you. Although if it has a green/blue sheen then bin it. Ditto pork.

With minced beef the sheen is OK and maybe a little bit of green furry stuff IF you have a good digstive system otherwise don't even think about it (or do it 2 or 3 times, be sick, have the sts and get used to it !) You do have to cook it well though.

Game should have the sheen to give it a proper taste IMO (2-3 week hang). I have had crawling pheasant - tastes fantastic but not to everyones taste (or stomach).

[grumbledoak]

If you cooked it properly the first time and your fridge is working properly, it should be ok. Smell it! Remember how we eat 'game'.

Make sure you cook it properly; over 80 degrees C.

[neilsfishing]

eat it but keep the toilet clear of obstructions