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I just picked up a pork loin to make canadian bacon out of but i just noticed to use/freeze by date is 11/28. If i put it in cure now would that stop it from turning or would i be better to cut it for chops and freeze ?
Those dates are more for store inventory rotation. Freeze By leaves a margin of error, in case you don't see it, where you have several days wiggle room. Additionally, the cure, salt, etc, inhibits spoilage bacteria so you will be fine...JJ
I often buy meats at deep discount on the use/freeze by date, including ones I'm going to cure. No problem at all to use that meat as long as it smells and looks fresh, like Scott said. I've seen many that I passed on because they did not look so good.