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schultz104
04-17-2014, 00:30
How will it keep once open in the backcountry? Any suggestions on the type
middle to middle
04-17-2014, 00:45
keeps well, no problems.
Hikes in Rain
04-17-2014, 05:54
It'll keep longer than it lasts. :)
Rocket Jones
04-17-2014, 06:07
It'll be fine. I like hard or dry cured salami too.
Even the sausage or salami that is sold in the refrigerated section and says refrigerate after opening? I see good salami for sale that is in the refrigerated section.
The biggest problem is when you eat to much and realize you didn't bring any Rolaids.:)
Old Hiker
04-17-2014, 08:43
The biggest problem is when you eat to much and realize you didn't bring any Rolaids.:)
Or reach for your water bottle to find there's only a couple of swallows left !!
SunnyWalker
04-17-2014, 10:11
Yeeeeeah, the problem is it does not last as long as you planned!
It'll keep longer than it lasts. :)
This is my problem as well.
Here is what the USDA has to say:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/meat-preparation/sausages-and-food-safety/ct_index
Even the sausage or salami that is sold in the refrigerated section and says refrigerate after opening? I see good salami for sale that is in the refrigerated section.
I'm convinced that the "refrigerate after opening" labeling is to reduce liability. Follow the USDA recommendations and enjoy!
Drybones
04-17-2014, 14:54
It depends on the temperature, winter I'd carry it for a week, warm weather, three days max. I did carry a stick after opening it last October for longer in warm weather, had to take a day off in Front Royal, was okay after flushing it out with a few cheeseburgers.
Odd Man Out
04-17-2014, 15:18
I'm fairly sure that's why it's called summer sausage. It was designed to be stable in summer, before refrigeration was available. Country ham is the same way. They hang them in a dusty barn in a burlap sack which gets covered with mold. But the ham inside is amazing.
I love summer sausage and ham. But l would not trust anything other than jerky to last over .. 2-3 days.
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RedBeerd
04-17-2014, 17:03
Love summer sausage. An essential component to the Tasty Trio.
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squeezebox
04-17-2014, 17:41
doing some trailside refrigeration would not hurt. Put it in a zip lock, suck the air out, then put it in a gal zip lock of spring water.
Might help ??
bamboo bob
04-17-2014, 20:42
I've used summer sausage and it lasts and lasts in any weather. usually 8 ounce size sometimes 10 and stretch it over a few days. If unopened I would not worry about it In f act has anyone ever had it go bad? In old time deli places it would hang from the ceiling until sold.