It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that we could not eat the meat of sacrifice except for the three days of Mina. Later, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) permitted us, saying: "You may eat it and also preserve it." So we began to eat it and store it.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 14412
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:إسناده صحيح، خ: 1719، م: 1972، ورواية مسلم وحده فيها ، قال: نعم، بدل: لا، وانظر « الفتح » : 553/9