{"id":13550,"date":"2023-03-31T11:32:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T11:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/?p=13550"},"modified":"2023-03-31T11:32:47","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T11:32:47","slug":"how-long-is-turkey-bacon-good-in-the-fridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/how-long-is-turkey-bacon-good-in-the-fridge\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Is Turkey Bacon Good in the Fridge?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Turkey bacon<\/a> is my favorite type of bacon because it is a tasty and healthy substitute for pork bacon. In my years of buying this flavorful meat strip, I\u2019ve found that it stays good in the fridge for about a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It took a few trials and errors, but I\u2019ve reached a point where I can buy several packs of bacon without having any of them go bad. Today, I\u2019ll discuss my experiences with storing this lean strip of meat and tell you more about how long turkey bacon lasts in the fridge. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How Long Can Turkey Bacon Last in the Fridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Store-bought uncooked bacon (which is usually kept in freezers) can last up to one week<\/a> in the fridge. This is because the fridge\u2019s temperature (usually at 40\u00b0C)  isn\u2019t low enough (as the 0\u00b0C temperature of freezers) to halt the spread of bacteria for too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, it doesn\u2019t matter if the meat hasn\u2019t reached its expiration date; it will go bad if it isn\u2019t stored under the right conditions. Keep this in mind to make sure they don’t remain in the fridge for too long. It is best to move the bacon to a freezer to buy more time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the turkey bacon package is opened, it’s recommended to cook all the meat inside. If you can’t cook all the turkey in the package or have any cooked bacon leftovers, simply wrap it in plastic wrap. Then, place it in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag, and store it in the fridge. If the package isn\u2019t airtight, your bacon will be exposed to air for too long and bacteria will grow and quicken the rate at which it spoils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, even though you can store the bacon in a container without wrapping it, keeping it covered in the plastic film will keep the moisture in. So, it won’t dry up as quickly when you wish to reheat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know that after it’s kept in the fridge, the cooked turkey bacon must be eaten within 3\u20135 days. This is because cooked turkey bacon loses freshness when it is stored in the fridge. So, leftovers that have exceeded five days in the fridge may be inedible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Can Turkey Bacon Last in the Freezer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Freezing cooked turkey bacon is an effective way to extend its shelf life if you’re not ready to eat it yet. Wrapping the bacon in plastic wrap and placing it in an airtight container will buy you more time and reduce the rate it spoils. You have three months<\/a> before the meat starts losing flavor. Remember to label the container so you can easily identify it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip for Storing Turkey Bacon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s talk about some helpful tips for packaging your turkey bacon to increase its shelf life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n