GJUK Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Hi, I shot two pigeons last Saturday. I chopped them up on the Monday and put the breats in the fridge since then. I've eaten two but wanted to know the following: A) Do you think I'll be okay to eat the other two tonight - still alright to eat? Can you freeze pigeon meat okay - assume yes but I've never done it before! Thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 (edited) For a pigeon that has to be frozen, is best done straight after you're finished crowning, without the usual 1 day hanging. The freezing effect will give them the equivalent of a days hanging. A frozen pigeon will keep in the freezer for about a year, so it's always nice to have a few. My girlfriend's 's mum cooked a load up that i gave to her after a days shooting. She put them in waterproof cook bags and filled them with brandy and other spices and boiled them in the bag. They were lovely! Don't forget that when you cook pigeon, it always the tastiest when it is cooked rare, especially fresh after shooting. Unlike chicken, it is not a dangerous meat to eat rare. A week in the fridge should be ok. If chicken lasts a couple of weeks (by seeing its sell by date) I'm sure a pigeon will last slightly longer, as it's not been through the long food processing chain and delivery and supermarket time. Just smell the meat and obviously inspect it for anything unusual. Happy eating/freezing Edited December 4, 2008 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 as per the above - if you are going to freeze it, do it as soon as you can - i would say too late to do those ones now. but they'll be fine to eat now - i reckon a week is the most you want to keep them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 same as all meats m8 .. if it smells off dont touch it ... if it doesnt it should be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Use your nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 If you are unsure mate, bring it round on Sunday. I'm sure the ackies will love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 If you are unsure mate, bring it round on Sunday. I'm sure the ackies will love it almost a certainty that the ackies would enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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