Meat in the fridge: How long before its bad?

[dballistic]

I usually defrost my steak/chicken in the fridge in a plastic container w/ marinade.

Once in a while I'll be out for 2-3 days and won't get a chance to BBQ it.

How long before its considered unsafe to cook&eat?

I've noticed redmeat gets darker as it gets older...

 

[Lumberg]

You'll be alright in the 2-3 day range as long as you cook it thoroughly. No rare 3-day old steaks.

JC

 

[anthrax]

2-3 days should be OK

smell it, if it stinks, don't eat it
and cook the meat for a long time

 

[drveejay11]

2-3 days should be OK

smell it, if it stinks, don't eat it
and cook the meat for a long time

2-3 days tops.... and take a look at the color... sometimes that is an indicator (if you just bought some beef and it turns brown )