Pulled Pork Durability Question...

[mugsy27]

hey all,

i slow roasted a pork shoulder (6 hours @ 300) on sunday. i came out fantastic!!

i pulled it and put it into air tight tupperware and fridged it.

i have been pulling it out and using what i needed by microwaveing it with bbq sauce.

my question is how long will it stay good in the tupperware / fridge?

 

[jpmcgrew]

I would say about 3-4 days you could take it and freeze it in small portions that way you can take what you want heat and eat.That way it keeps long for sure.

 

[QSis]

Well, jpmcgrew's response is what is generally considered safe.

However, I eat off my pulled pork leftovers for about a week and a half, after which time, I'm tired of it.

Come to think of it, I pretty much keep all leftovers for up to a week and a half, if they still look and smell okay.

Lee

 

[Steve A]

Leftover pulled pork? What's that? LOL!

 

[skilletlicker]

I try to keep 8 oz. portions of braised pork butt in the freezer all the time. I divy it up as soon as it cools enough to put in the ice box.

 

[Gretchen]

I would freeze it in portions. Four days might be enough in the fridge. Next time you do it, try 250* for 8 hours.

 

[bjcotton]

Do you have one of the FoodSaver Vacuum systems? The other day I cooked a top round cut that I'd vacuum packaged 3 years ago [it got lost in there ] and it wasn't freezer burned or anything. I buy large quantities of meat and vacuum package them...including the Boston Butt I cooked last week.

 

[VegasDramaQueen]

When I make pulled pork, I make a large amount. I have a Food Saver vacuum sealer (probably one of the best inventions yet) and I package up the leftovers in "2 portion bags" and freeze them. You can add a little more bbq sauce at this time or wait til you defrost the bag to do it. So as not to dry the meat out while re-heating, just drop the bag into a pot of boiling water for about 5 or 6 minutes. The meat is heated through and still very moist. I love this stuff. On a Kaiser roll, it makes a great quickie meal.

 

[Half Baked]

My FoodSaver just conked (konked) out and it is a high priority to get a new one. I can't believe how much money they save.

 

[Constance]

I'd say it would be good for a good week, Mugsy. It's not like you left it sitting out for any length of time.

 

[Gretchen]

FoodSavers are absolutely the BEST. Look on Amazon for some good prices. I have had one with all the bells and whistles. have gone back to the one that just vacuums and seals. I have saved enough on cheese alone to pay for it over and over.

 

[Half Baked]

I was wondering if all the upgrades were necessary. Thanks for the review.

 

[Gretchen]

The one I had that had the canisters, etc. never worked particularly well. If you have a Tuesday Morning near you, they have had them recently.