The smoked mackerel is from Tesco and is one of those vacuum packed/sealed packages. I was wondering if it's ok to eat it.....
2007-08-28 01:57:19 · 7 answers · asked by ponchoswift 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I suggest not to eat it, it isnt worth it. Food poisioning is not a pleasent thing to come across.
When you buy a new packet try this recipe i tried it once it was so nice. This delicious and quick dish is both full of flavour and filling. It can be pre-prepared and heated when ready, or eaten cold. It can also be made in to bite size snacks. I serve it as a meal with a small salad.:
Smoked Mackerel Tarts
210 g frozen ready-rolled puff pastry sheets, thawed
150 g french soft spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs
280 g peppered smoked mackerel
8 baby plum tomatoes, halved
4 spring onions, trimmed and sliced
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Line two backing trays, with baking paper.
Cut the pastry into quarters and trim the edges. Mark a rim all around each piece by cutting halfway through the pastry, about 1 cm in from the edge.
Bake for 10 minutes.
On each piece, press the centre down, leaving the raised rim.
Carefully spread the centres with half the cheese.
Skin and flake the mackerel and divide between the pastry cases with the tomatoes and spring onions.
Put the rest of the cheese on top (in splodges).
Bake for 10 minutes.
Serve warm or cold, sprinkled with parsley if desired.
Enjoy!!!
2007-08-28 02:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes, provided the pack is fully sealed and has been stored properly. In years gone by people smoked foods (without vacuumed packs and refrigeration) so it kept for use over winter so I'm sure 4 days is ok.
I love smoked mackerel.
2007-08-28 02:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by Jay 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The key word here is "smoked", a form of preserving foods. The use by/sell by date is merely a guide. A few days will make no difference. In this case smoked and vac. sealed will keep the fish safe for months.
2007-08-28 02:07:27 · answer #3 · answered by ~ Floridian`` 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smoking food is an ancient technique for preserving meats for a long period of time without refridgeration. Should be ok
2007-08-28 02:05:58 · answer #4 · answered by reynwater 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When in doubt, throw it out! It's not worth the worry or the possible illness.
2007-08-28 02:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by ruby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, the expiration date it the latest date that the item can be sold to the public.
2007-08-28 02:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unopened, and smoked, no problem, go for it.
2007-08-28 02:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋