PORK ROAST, ALL CUTS (INCLUDING LOIN, TENDERLOIN, BOSTON BUTT, SIRLOIN, BLADE, CROWN, PICNIC, SHOULDER) - COOKED
Shelf Life Tips
- How long does cooked pork roast last in the fridge? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - refrigerate pork roast within two hours of cooking.
- To maximize the shelf life of cooked pork roast for safety and quality, refrigerate the pork roast in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
- Properly stored, cooked pork roast will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- To further extend the shelf life of cooked pork roast, freeze it; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap.
- How long does cooked pork roast last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 2 to 3 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
- The freezer time shown is for best quality only - cooked pork roast that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
- How long does cooked pork roast last after being frozen and thawed? Cooked pork roast that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; pork roast that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately.
- How long does cooked pork roast last at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; cooked pork roast should be discarded if left for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
- How to tell if cooked pork roast is bad? The best way is to smell and look at the pork roast: signs of bad pork roast are a sour smell and a slimy texture; discard any pork roast with an off smell or appearance, do not taste first.
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Today's Tips
How long does pork tenderloin last in the fridge?
A fresh pork tenderloin should keep in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Once the meat is cooked, the leftovers will be good for another 3 days or so. As an alternative, the pork can be frozen for up to 6 months before it starts to dry out. For best results, thaw frozen pork in the refrigerator overnight.
Can you eat pork that's been in the fridge for 6 days?
If your pork meat comes with a sell-by date on the package, the meat should keep for a day or two past that date. If there's no date, assume whole cuts of pork keep for up to 5 days, ground pork for 1 to 2 days, and cooked and leftovers last for 3 to 4 days.