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Yes, but only if it is still pink in the inside and does not have a foul odor.
It just means that the remaining blood has drained from the beef. Fresh meat will turn brown after a few days but is still good. The meat should be good if it has no sour odor. Meat that has spoiled can also have a slime on it and a strong odor.
The same rules apply to ground beef (hamburger meat). Ground beef will loose its color faster than a regular cut of meat because it has more moisture. It may have a slight odor, but still be good. Before you cook it, mix the pink and brown meat together.
"Color of Beef"
Beef muscle meat not exposed to oxygen (in vacuum packaging, for example) is a burgundy or purplish color. After exposure to the air for 15 minutes or so, the myoglobin receives oxygen and the meat turns bright, cherry red.
After beef has been refrigerated about 5 days, it may turn brown due to chemical changes in the myoglobin. Beef that has turned brown during extended storage may be spoiled, have an off-odor, and be tacky to the touch."
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoProbably. The brownish color has to do with the amount of oxygen which reacts with the meat. Spoilage is more present with an off odor, a sticky/tacky feel, or a slimy appearance. Just because it's brown does not mean it is cooked or necessarily unsafe to eat. To be safe, use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. (160 F for pork and ground beef, 165 for poultry. Steak temperature can vary depending on how done you like your steak.)
The best way to tell if meat has spoiled is not by color (brown or light grey is the normal color for meat, the only reason it is bright red in the store is they treat it with carbon monoxide gas before packaging). Go to an "organic" or a "natural" grocery sometime and you will see all the meat they sell is brown or light grey, never bright red (as they never treat their meat with carbon monoxide).
- If there is no off smell at all, it is fresh and you will have no problems.
- If it has a smell of rancid oil or fat, it is starting to spoil but is still quite edible if cooked well. The rancid flavor however will still permeate the cooked meat, so unless cooked with very hot spices the meat may be unpalatable to eat.
- If it has a smell like "something died", throw it out! It has spoiled and will likely contain toxic decomposition compounds that can't be cooked out and dangerously high bacterial levels.
Note: this is even more true with fish... fish should have no smell at all... if fish smells even slightly "fishy" it is bad and probably should not be eaten.
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∙ 15y agoNo ... throw it out immediately. It has turned brown because there was a hole in the storage bag and has gotten freezer burned.
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∙ 9y agoLamb that has turned brown in the refrigerator is still safe as long as it hasn't been sitting in there for 2 weeks. Lamb turns brown because it comes in contact with air.
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∙ 14y agoUse this link for safety info on ground beef.
http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/meatpoultryseafood/a/grndbeefsafety.htm
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∙ 13y agoYes, it is possible to refrigerate browned beef.
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∙ 14y agoAbsolutely but dont wait much longer!!!
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Can you cook a lamb joint from frozen?
It is not wise to cook a lamb joint from frozen, the centre of the joint would not cook in time and may still be raw when the outermost part of the joint is cooked, the meat should be defrosted in the fridge overnight.
Merry had a little lamb lyrics?
Mary had a little lamb,little lamb, little lamb,Mary had a little lamb,whose fleece was white as snow.And everywhere that Mary went,Mary went, Mary went,and everywhere that Mary went,the lamb was sure to go.It followed her to school one dayschool one day, school one day,It followed her to school one day,which was against the rules.It made the children laugh and play,laugh and play, laugh and play,it made the children laugh and playto see a lamb at school.And so the teacher turned it out,turned it out, turned it out,And so the teacher turned it out,but still it lingered near,And waited patiently about,patiently about, patiently about,And waited patiently abouttill Mary did appear."Why does the lamb love Mary so?"Love Mary so? Love Mary so?"Why does the lamb love Mary so,"the eager children cry."Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know."The lamb, you know, the lamb, you know,"Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know,"the teacher did reply.
What are the lyrics to the 4th verse of Mary has a little lamb?
Mary had a little lamb, Little lamb, little lamb, Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow Everywhere that Mary went, Mary went, Mary went, Everywhere that Mary went The lamb was sure to go It followed her to school one day School one day, school one day It followed her to school one day Which was against the rules. It made the children laugh and play, Laugh and play, laugh and play, It made the children laugh and play To see a lamb at school And so the teacher turned it out, Turned it out, turned it out, And so the teacher turned it out, But still it lingered near And waited patiently about, Patiently about, patiently about, And waited patiently about Till Mary did appear "Why does the lamb love Mary so?" Love Mary so? Love Mary so? "Why does the lamb love Mary so?" The eager children cry "Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know." Loves the lamb, you know, loves the lamb, you know "Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know." The teacher did reply
how long can you keep a defrosted leg of lamb in the refrigerator?
Cooked lamb Storage: 3 Days in an airtight container in the fridge. 14 days in an airtight container in the freezer.
Where is Steve lamb he was with wbap?
Still There.
Why do we not eat lamb anymore?
The question is based on a premise which is not true! Lamb is still eaten.
How do you tell if lamb chops are off?
If lamb chops have an unpleasant odor or have turned any strange colors, such as blue or green, it is safe to say that they have expired. Do not eat them.
What is the most important thing to give a lamb?
depends on the age, if it is still quite young, lamb milk, if it is older it needs lamb food
What is the difference between rack of lamb and lamb chops?
In a rack of lamb the ribs/ chops are still joined together in one piece. Lamb chops are separated / individual pieces of meat (and bone)
What was the nursery rhyme that Thomas Edison heard when he turned the handle of the first phonograph?
Mary had a little lamb
Can Mary have a little lamb?
It has been said that this is an old Christian song. Mary, being the Virgin Mary, the lamb, of course, Jesus.I am not sure of the reference of the Lamb following her to school one day, but suspect it is a reference to following, in a sense, the Virgin Mary into a life of Judaism/the Judaic Law. (see Galations 3:24 says The law was our tutor...) It would then explain why He was chased away--as He was not accepted by Jewish teachers--but did not abandon the one who loved Him.Mary had a little lamb,Little lamb, little lamb,Mary had a little lamb,Its fleece was white as snowAnd everywhere that Mary went,Mary went, Mary went,Everywhere that Mary wentThe lamb was sure to goIt followed her to school one daySchool one day, school one dayIt followed her to school one dayWhich was against the rules.It made the children laugh and play,Laugh and play, laugh and play,It made the children laugh and playTo see a lamb at schoolAnd so the teacher turned it out,Turned it out, turned it out,And so the teacher turned it out,But still it lingered nearAnd waited patiently about,Patiently about, patiently about,And waited patiently aboutTill Mary did appear"Why does the lamb love Mary so?"Love Mary so? Love Mary so?"Why does the lamb love Mary so?"The eager children cry"Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know."Loves the lamb, you know, loves the lamb, you know"Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know."The teacher did reply.I don't remember this winded repetitiveversion we always sang:Mary had a little lambits fleece was white as snowand everywhere that Mary wentThe Lamb was sure to go.It followed her to school one dayWhich was against the rulesAnd made the children laugh and playTo see the lamb at schoolAnd so the teacher turned it outBut still it lingered nearAnd waited patiently about'till Mary did appearWhy does the lamb love Mary soThe eager children cryWhy Mary loves the lamb you knowThe teacher did reply
What is the most popular lamb recipe internationally?
Lamb can be served in many ways internationally, from a roast lamb dinner, to lamb shanks or a lamb wellington which is housed in to a crust. Lamb goes together with mint sauce efficiency. Lamb differs from country to country, from oven to shallow fry from grill to bbq. I like lamb with brown gravy, seasonal vegetables, and mint sauce. Other times its nice with couscous like they serve through north Africa.
