I am stupid!

[simon]

Agree with all above , date is just a guide . Unwrap it early next week and leave on a plate in the fridge , so it doesn’t sweat. Don’t forget all bacon products are cured , it will be fine . ( ex Butcher ) enjoy . 🤤🤤

[dreamadream]

I’m confused, it’s bb date is after you want to cook it, once you cook it it’s fine for 4-5 days. Or am I missing something?!

[marypoppins38]

Originally Posted by dreamadream

I’m confused, it’s bb date is after you want to cook it, once you cook it it’s fine for 4-5 days. Or am I missing something?!

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I want to cook it late Christmas Eve so we can eat it Christmas Day/Boxing Day then have it for sandwiches etc the next couple of days until its used up, so this would have taken it beyond the 26/12 date that is on it. I thought it hadn't to be eaten past the BB date? Have I been assuming wrong all these years...?

[Kat11]

As long as it’s cooked by the 26th you are good to go. 👍🏼

Kat

[duchy]

Originally Posted by marypoppins38

I want to cook it late Christmas Eve so we can eat it Christmas Day/Boxing Day then have it for sandwiches etc the next couple of days until its used up, so this would have taken it beyond the 26/12 date that is on it. I thought it hadn't to be eaten past the BB date? Have I been assuming wrong all these years...?

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Yup

[maidmarian]

Please don't go by dates too much, they're just a guideline

[marypoppins38]

Originally Posted by duchy

Yup

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Oh god! I am 48, how have I only just learned this! Its a lightbulb moment!

[maidmarian]

Originally Posted by marypoppins38

Oh god! I am 48, how have I only just learned this! Its a lightbulb moment!

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Blame it on early menopause? 🤔😂

[Colette-S]

Originally Posted by maidmarian

Please don't go by dates too much, they're just a guideline

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Exactly! Would not risk it with cream, yogurt etc but everything else just gets the sniff test

[Colette-S]

Also, there is a big difference with Use by and Best before