Salmon sell by date...

[fliptheswitch]

I froze a smoked salmon fillet on the day I bought it, and it had a sell by date of the 10th. I got it out of the freezer on Tuesday, and never got round to cooking it. Will it be ok now, or should I bin it?

It doesn't smell "off" and it's not discolored at all. Will it be ok? It's only for me, so not to worry about poisoning anyone else! :P

[hc4361]

If it smells and feels okay eat it

[charlieuniform3]

The mrs says run it under cold water and pat dry if it still smells OK and is not discoloured go ahead.

[fliptheswitch]

Brilliant. Thanks hc! :))

[ummmm]

Did you defrost it in the fridge?

[fliptheswitch]

Oh damn. It's already in the oven. I only decided to ask on here, after I'd put it in.

[fliptheswitch]

Yeah, It was in the fridge all the time.

[ummmm]

I'll be sound then.

[ummmm]

Not me....lol..

It'll be :-)

[fliptheswitch]

Lovely. Thanks very much :)

[fliptheswitch]

Lol. It's ok, I knew what you meant... :)

[Euphemia]

Bon appétit!

[snags]

Don't eat it!

[fliptheswitch]

Oh Sugar. Don't say that now! It's all gone!

Well, I had some... and left the rest out for next doors cat.

[boxtops]

Flip, it would be absolutely fine - the best before date would only apply anyway BEFORE you froze it, once frozen you can keep it and defrost it several months after that. I eat fresh or chilled stuff which is well out of date - as long as it smells right and hasn't changed colour, it's fine.

[Barmaid]

It's quite simple, if it mings, don't eat it (you'll know if it's off).

[fliptheswitch]

Thanks Box :)

[fliptheswitch]

Nah, it didn't ming. It smelt and looked fine.

Thanks all :-)