Storage Tips - Australian Pork

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Storage Tips

When shopping, try to pick up perishable items (such as pork) last.
If there’s likely to be an extended delay between the shops and returning home, take along an insulated container to keep the meat cold.
Ensure that you place your pork in the fridge or freezer as soon as possible upon returning home.
If the pork is loose wrapped, place on a plate covered with plastic food wrap or in a sealed container lined with a layer of paper towel.
Store pork in the coolest part of the fridge.

Some pork will be sold with a ‘use by’ or ‘best before’ date. Follow these dates where provided.
Fresh pork should smell fresh and have a sweet aroma – not overly ‘meaty’.
Fresh pork will be pink or pale in colour and feel firm – not slimy or greying in colour.

Always use a freezer bag or airtight container prior to freezing, removing as much air as possible.
If storing steak, chops or multiple large items, place food safe plastic between layers or wrap individually in separate bags. This makes defrosting easier and will prevent freezer burn.
Pork can be kept for up to 6 months depending on how it’s wrapped and stored.
Frozen pork should be thawed before use
Whenever possible, slow-thaw pork in the fridge for 24-48 hours prior to cooking.
Never thaw meat in the sun or warm water. If urgent thawing is required, microwave defrosting is the safest method.

This chart is a guide only for shelf life.