How long do pork chops last in the freezer

PORK CHOPS, ALL CUTS (INCLUDING LOIN, CENTER-CUT, RIB) - FRESH, RAW

Freezer

4-6 months (best quality)

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• How long do raw pork chops last in the fridge or freezer? The exact answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep pork chops refrigerated at all times.
• How long do raw pork chops last after the sell-by date? After pork chops are purchased, they may be refrigerated for 3 to 5 days - the "sell-by" date on the package may expire during that storage period, but the pork chops will remain safe to use after the sell by date if they have been properly stored.
• Unopened raw pork chops may be kept in its original store packaging when refrigerating; to maximize the shelf life of pork chops, do not open the package until ready to use.
• How long can raw pork chops be left at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; pork chops should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
• To further extend the shelf life of raw pork chops, freeze; when freezing, place pork chops in the freezer before the number of days shown for refrigerator storage has elapsed.
• You can maximize the shelf life of pork chops 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 do raw pork chops last in the freezer? Properly stored, they will maintain best quality for about 4 to 6 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
• The freezer time shown is for best quality only - pork chops that have been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
• How long do raw pork chops last after being frozen and thawed? Pork chops that have been defrosted in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator before cooking; pork chops that were thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be cooked immediately.
• How long do pork chops last in the fridge once they are cooked? Cooked pork chops will usually stay good for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and 4 months in the freezer.
• How to tell if raw pork chops are bad? The best way is to smell and look at the pork chops: signs of bad pork chops are a sour smell, dull color and slimy texture; discard any pork chops with an off smell or appearance.

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PORK CHOPS, ALL CUTS (INCLUDING LOIN, CENTER-CUT, RIB) - PURCHASED COMMERCIALLY FROZEN, RAW

Freezer

6 months (best quality)

Shelf Life Tips

• How long do frozen pork chops last? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep pork chops frozen at all times.
• Properly stored, frozen pork chops will maintain best quality for about 6 months in the freezer, although they will usually remain safe to eat after that.
• Are frozen pork chops safe to eat after the ‘expiration’ date on the package? Yes, if properly stored - commercially frozen pork chops will typically carry a Best By, Best if Used By, Best Before, or Best When Used By date but this is not a safety date, it is the manufacturer's estimate of how long the frozen pork chops will remain at peak quality.
• How long will frozen pork chops remain safe to eat? Frozen pork chops that have been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely, as long as they have been stored properly and the package is not damaged.
• How to tell if frozen pork chops are no longer good? If dry spots or discolorations have developed on the frozen pork chops, freezer burn has begun to set in - this will not make the frozen pork chops unsafe to eat, but it will harm the texture and taste.

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