How long is too long to marinate?

[sithlordsmoke]

I'm marinating a brisket that was suppose to be cooked tomorrow, now I have to wait until next week to cook it. Should I pull it out of the marinade or leave it in there until next week?

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[CrazyChef]

Take it out of the marinade tomorrow, and keep it well chilled until you cook it. Maybe even freeze it, depending on when you're gonna cook it.
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[sithlordsmoke]

it's already been frozen, i thawed it to marinate it. I'll probably just wrap it tight in plastic wrap until next friday. Thanks!

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[CrazyChef]

Then I would suggest A triple wrap of plastic wrap and keep it iced down (bottom and top) until then. The reason for the triple wrap is to keep melted ice from seeping in. Also, the triple wrap (as opposed to ziplock) is to keep the ice as close to the meat as possible. Unless you've got a power sealer, the use that. But icing in down is a must too keep it fresh.

Or, you could cook it, and marinate another one for next week.
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[sithlordsmoke]

I thought of that too but it's a special piece of meat from one of their cows that they had butchered. I could replace it with a different one, they'd probably never know, but i guess im too honest. Think I'm going go for the triple wrap.

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[SoEzzy]

What is in the marinade?

If it has pineapple or papaya or lots of acids it can make the meat mushy over long time in the marinade.
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[sithlordsmoke]

It has dr.pepper , worcestershire , soy sauce , and a garlic festival marinade made of mostly vinegar, water , sugar , garlic , lemon juice etc.
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[SoEzzy]

I suspect you may find it a touch mushy when you cook it then.

I'd be very tempted to cook it as soon as possible, and explain when you have to!
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