I have had ice on it the whole time. Not covered per say, but there has always been ice on it or in the cooler. It has been in the garage and I have drained it 3 or 4 times. It just seems to have a little smell to it and that is why I ask. May not be a rancud odor, but I don't know the difference. The deer hung in a cooler for a day or two, then were put in an ice chests and have been there since Sunday a week ago. Still Good?
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Originally posted by Sticks&Strings View PostI have had ice on it the whole time. Not covered per say, but there has always been ice on it or in the cooler. It has been in the garage and I have drained it 3 or 4 times. It just seems to have a little smell to it and that is why I ask. May not be a rancud odor, but I don't know the difference. The deer hung in a cooler for a day or two, then were put in an ice chests and have been there since Sunday a week ago. Still Good?
The bad news is we are all a little paranoid...
Either get it colder (freeze it) or cook it soon.
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I just got through processing a deer yesterday that I had quartered and on ice for 15 days. It was frozen when I put it in the cooler, and I kept ice on it until I processed it. It was still fine and is resting in vacuum sealed bags in my freezer waiting on my culinary skills.
Your deer may smell a little gamey, but go inside a beef processing place, and they smell also. If it's just a little smelly, it's okay. If it smells bad, throw it out.Last edited by Burnadell; 12-21-2009, 03:04 PM.
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I dont like to keep my meat on ice for more than 7 days. That is good packed ice with liquid drained no less than once a day, a couple times a day is ideal.
I do believe in dry aging in a refriderator up to 18 -20 days. I check it daily and pat down with towels to not let it sit in any bloody liquid what so ever.
Fridge temp needs to be between 33-35 degrees. It gets a really sweat smell to it when its ready. if you go to long trust me the smell is not sweet and there is no ??? if it has gone bad.
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I also have had deer on ice for up to 14 days and as long as you keep it covered and covered in ice and drained it should be ok, however I tried it on a doe axis one time and it went bad. Had to trash it, such a waste.
I would not recommend it on a axis, but it could have been just one of those things.
If it has a smell to it…may be to late.
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