Bacon has a salty flavor and crispy, satisfying texture–and Coleman Natural Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon is a household favorite. In fact, every year, the average American consumes around 18 pounds of bacon! So it’s no surprise that it’s often devoured a day or two after you bring it home from the store or it is delivered to your doorstep.
However, sometimes your bacon might get pushed to the back of the fridge. Or perhaps you find yourself buying a bit more than your family can eat. Before long, you might be wondering whether your bacon has gone bad or is still edible.
Even though our bacon is cured with natural ingredients and smoked, with no artificial ingredients, it doesn’t stay fresh forever. To help you decide whether it’s safe to eat your bacon, we’re going to cover a bit about packaging, as well as four signs that indicate it’s time to toss your bacon. Table of Contents
Cooked bacon, however, only lasts four to five days in the fridge. If you can’t eat it up that quickly, the USDA says you can freeze it for up to a month. (If you’re looking for recipes for your leftover bacon, try our Bacon-Pimiento Guacamole, Classic Southern BLT, or Spring Salad With Berries And Bacon.)
Four Signs Opened Bacon Has Gone Bad
Even if you’ve bought fresh bacon and stored it properly, it won’t last forever. Here are four easy signs your refrigerated bacon may have gone bad.
How Long Does Cooked Bacon Last?
Once you’ve opened and cooked bacon, it can last four to five days in the refrigerator, according to Southern Living. If you realize you’ve cooked more bacon than you can use in the next week, you can always freeze cooked bacon, too. Frozen, cooked bacon will keep its delicious flavor and texture for about a month.
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FAQ
Can you eat 7 day old bacon?
How do you know if cooked bacon has gone bad?
Can you eat bacon 7 days out of date?
How long does precooked bacon last in the fridge?
How long after cooking can you eat bacon?
However, in our real-life experience the flavor and texture are best when the tasty bacon strips are eaten within a day or two after cooking. After two days in the fridge, we think the taste begins to deteriorate. The key to preserving cooked bacon’s delicious, savory flavor is to wrap and store it properly.
Can one eat bacon with diverticulosis?
You can eat bacon with diverticulosis, but it is not the most recommended. In a person with diverticulosis, it is recommended to consume foods with soluble fiber such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes.
Should you eat bacon before it goes bad?
Foodborne diseases should not be taken lightly and can cause a lot of distress to your body. To prevent this, always store your bacon properly and consume it before it has gone bad. Luckily, if you cannot trust the date on the packaging or can’t remember when you cooked it, you can always rely on your senses.
Can You Eat Bacon left out overnight?
It is not safe to eat bacon that has been left out overnight. As a general rule, you should throw away any cooked food that has been sitting out at room temperature for more than two hours. Cooked bacon is a perishable food and needs to be refrigerated within two hours of cooking.