How Long Does Opened Dry Summer Sausage Last? - StillTasty

How Long Does Opened Dry Summer Sausage Last?

SUMMER SAUSAGE, DRY, SOLD UNREFRIGERATED - OPENED

Refrigerator 2-3 weeks Freezer 8-10 months

Shelf Life Tips

• How long does an opened package of dry summer sausage last in the fridge or freezer? The exact answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep opened dry summer sausage refrigerated at all times.
• To maximize the shelf life of opened dry summer sausage, place the opened package inside a resealable plastic bag or wrap tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
• How long does opened dry summer sausage last in the fridge? Opened dry summer sausage will maintain best quality for about 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
• To further extend the shelf life of dry summer sausage, freeze; when freezing, place dry summer sausage in the freezer before the number of days shown for refrigerator storage has elapsed.
• You can maximize the shelf life of dry summer sausage in the freezer by overwrapping the original store packaging with airtight heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper or place the package inside a heavy-duty freezer bag in order to prevent freezer burn.
• How long does dry summer sausage last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 10 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
• The freezer time shown is for best quality only - dry summer sausage that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
• How can you tell if dry summer sausage is bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the dry summer sausage: if the dry summer sausage develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded.

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