Most folks get this wrong. How long does raw and cooked meat last in the fridge and freezer? (Page 2 ) | August 15, 2025
Annonce:
Fridge: 3-4 days
Freezer: 2-3 months
🔹 Why? Cooking removes bacteria, but moisture loss and freezer burn affect the quality after a few months.
Freezer: 2-3 months
🔹 Why? Cooking removes bacteria, but moisture loss and freezer burn affect the quality after a few months.
5. Raw Chicken or Turkey (Whole)
Fridge: 1-2 days
Freezer (Raw): 1 year
Freezer (Cooked): 4 months
🔹 Why? Poultry is prone to bacterial growth, so fresh storage is short. Freezing preserves raw poultry well due to its high moisture content.
Freezer (Raw): 1 year
Freezer (Cooked): 4 months
🔹 Why? Poultry is prone to bacterial growth, so fresh storage is short. Freezing preserves raw poultry well due to its high moisture content.
6. Raw Chicken or Turkey (Parts – Breasts, Thighs, Drumsticks, Wings)
Fridge: 1-2 days
Freezer (Raw): 9 months
Freezer (Cooked): 4 months
🔹 Why? Smaller pieces freeze faster but have more surface area, making them slightly less durable in the freezer than whole poultry.
Freezer (Raw): 9 months
Freezer (Cooked): 4 months
🔹 Why? Smaller pieces freeze faster but have more surface area, making them slightly less durable in the freezer than whole poultry.
7. Raw Bacon
Fridge: 1 week
Freezer (Raw): 1 month
Freezer (Cooked): 1-2 months
🔹 Why? Cured meats contain preservatives but still spoil quickly due to moisture. Frozen bacon loses quality fast because fat goes rancid over time.
Freezer (Raw): 1 month
Freezer (Cooked): 1-2 months
🔹 Why? Cured meats contain preservatives but still spoil quickly due to moisture. Frozen bacon loses quality fast because fat goes rancid over time.
8. Raw Deli Meats (Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, etc.)
Fridge: 3-5 days
Freezer (Raw or Cooked): 1-2 months
🔹 Why? Processed meats have preservatives but remain perishable. Freezing extends life, but texture degrades quickly.
Freezer (Raw or Cooked): 1-2 months
🔹 Why? Processed meats have preservatives but remain perishable. Freezing extends life, but texture degrades quickly.
9. Cooked Deli Meats (Pre-packaged or Fresh-Sliced)
Fridge: 3-5 days
Freezer: 1-2 months
🔹 Why? Cooked deli meats last longer than raw but can develop freezer burn quickly due to their thin slices.
Freezer: 1-2 months
🔹 Why? Cooked deli meats last longer than raw but can develop freezer burn quickly due to their thin slices.
10. Raw Pork Chops
Fridge: 3-5 days
Freezer (Raw): 4-6 months
Freezer (Cooked): 2-3 months
🔹 Why? Pork chops freeze well but are prone to drying out due to their lean meat composition.
Freezer (Raw): 4-6 months
Freezer (Cooked): 2-3 months
🔹 Why? Pork chops freeze well but are prone to drying out due to their lean meat composition.
11. Raw Sausages (Pork, Chicken, Turkey, Beef)
Fridge: 1-2 days
Freezer (Raw): 1-2 months
Freezer (Cooked): 2-3 months
🔹 Why? Sausages contain fat, which can spoil quickly. Cooking them extends shelf life slightly, but freezing raw sausages preserves them well.
Fridge: 1-2 days
Freezer (Raw): 1-2 months
Freezer (Cooked): 2-3 months
🔹 Why? Sausages contain fat, which can spoil quickly. Cooking them extends shelf life slightly, but freezing raw sausages preserves them well.
12. Cooked Sausages (Fully Cooked or Smoked Sausages)
Fridge: 1 week
Freezer: 1-2 months
🔹 Why? Pre-cooked sausages contain preservatives but can still develop off-flavors if stored too long.
Freezer: 1-2 months
🔹 Why? Pre-cooked sausages contain preservatives but can still develop off-flavors if stored too long.
13. Raw Hot Dogs
Fridge: 2 weeks (unopened), 1 week (opened)
Freezer (Raw or Cooked): 1-2 months
🔹 Why? Processed meats have preservatives but don’t last indefinitely due to moisture content.
Freezer (Raw or Cooked): 1-2 months
🔹 Why? Processed meats have preservatives but don’t last indefinitely due to moisture content.
14. Raw Shrimp (Shelled or Unshelled)
Fridge: 1-2 days
Freezer (Raw): 6-12 months
Freezer (Cooked): 2-3 months
🔹 Why? Shellfish are highly perishable due to their high protein content. Freezing raw shrimp works well but cooked shrimp can get rubbery.
Freezer (Raw): 6-12 months
Freezer (Cooked): 2-3 months
🔹 Why? Shellfish are highly perishable due to their high protein content. Freezing raw shrimp works well but cooked shrimp can get rubbery.
15. Cooked Shrimp
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