How to store meat, poultry, and fish
Where to keep bacon, chicken, deli meat, fish, ground beef, ham, pork, salmon, sausage, shrimp, steak, and turkey, and how long each one lasts there, straight from its own guide.
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How long does meat last in the freezer?
Raw steaks and roasts keep 4 to 12 months in the freezer for best quality, ground meat 3 to 4. Meat kept at 0°F stays safe, so the times are for quality.
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How long is cooked pork good in the fridge?
Raw pork chops and roasts last 3 to 5 days in the fridge and ground pork 1 to 2 days. Cooked pork keeps 3 to 4 days.
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How long does salmon last in the fridge?
Fresh salmon lasts 1 to 2 days in the fridge and 2 to 3 months in the freezer. Cooked salmon keeps 3 to 4 days. Don't eat salmon that smells sour or fishy.
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How long sausage and hot dogs last in the fridge
Raw sausage lasts 1 to 2 days in the fridge and cooked sausage 3 to 4 days. Hot dogs keep 2 weeks unopened and 1 week after opening.
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How long is cooked shrimp good for in the fridge?
Cooked shrimp keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge and raw shrimp 1 to 3 days. Don't eat shrimp that smells sour, rancid, or fishy.
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Best way to reheat steak and how long it lasts
Raw steak lasts 3 to 5 days in the fridge and cooked steak 3 to 4 days. Reheat steak to 165°F, covered. Frozen steak is best within 4 to 12 months.
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