How long will smoked sausage last in fridge

---k--- · 12-14-2012, 10:52 AM

I made 5# of summer sausage and 5# of andouille last saturday. The summer has 3tb of tenderquick and the andouille had 1tsp of pink salt. I smoked it to 155*, the andouille on Sunday and the Summer on Wednesday. I vacuum sealed up small packages today.

My plan is to eat/hand out on Christmas. Any thoughts on how long it can stay in the fridge both in vacuum sealed and then once opened? I got some ideas, but I'm not sure if they are based on fact or old bad habits.

Thanks,

chad · 12-14-2012, 11:18 AM

They'll keep for a while, but, I freeze anything I'm not using within 4-5 days (smoked) or 1-2 days (fresh). Just me and YMMV!

deguerre · 12-14-2012, 11:47 AM

It depends on how hungry I am...

Trust the piggie's post though...

wnkt · 12-14-2012, 12:22 PM

If I don't plan on eating them in a week or so I freeze em.
The smoke and the curing will take care of a lot of the nasties and they are in the fridge...but why chance having to throw away perfectly good sausage

Bludawg · 12-14-2012, 12:55 PM

Until it grows hair or you eat it which ever occurs first

---k--- · 12-14-2012, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the responses. Probably better safe than sorry.

I was actually thinking they probably were good unsealed for almost two weeks, and vac sealed probably a month or so. It just seems a bit silly to freeze them for about 5 days and then start defrosting again unless needed.

chad · 12-14-2012, 03:26 PM

It would "probably" be OK, but all it takes is someone to not close the fridge completely or some other slight calamity to let the cooties loose on all your work. Don't ask me how I know this or where the body is buried.

12-14-2012, 10:52 AM	#1
---k--- is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	How long will smoked sausage last in fridge I made 5# of summer sausage and 5# of andouille last saturday. The summer has 3tb of tenderquick and the andouille had 1tsp of pink salt. I smoked it to 155*, the andouille on Sunday and the Summer on Wednesday. I vacuum sealed up small packages today. My plan is to eat/hand out on Christmas. Any thoughts on how long it can stay in the fridge both in vacuum sealed and then once opened? I got some ideas, but I'm not sure if they are based on fact or old bad habits. Thanks, __________________ -Ryan Proudly Smoking on a UDS, PBC & Accidental Winner of the 2012 "Saucy" Throwdown.

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chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	They'll keep for a while, but, I freeze anything I'm not using within 4-5 days (smoked) or 1-2 days (fresh). Just me and YMMV! __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

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deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It depends on how hungry I am... Trust the piggie's post though... __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

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wnkt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-08-06 Location: Upstate South Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If I don't plan on eating them in a week or so I freeze em. The smoke and the curing will take care of a lot of the nasties and they are in the fridge...but why chance having to throw away perfectly good sausage __________________ Chargriller Super Pro with side firebox ------ I'd like to be remembered as one of those "larger than life" people, but as I'm only 5'6" I just work on being wider than life. (Pedro Moura Pinheiro, a funny guy)

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12-14-2012, 02:57 PM	#6
---k--- is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the responses. Probably better safe than sorry. I was actually thinking they probably were good unsealed for almost two weeks, and vac sealed probably a month or so. It just seems a bit silly to freeze them for about 5 days and then start defrosting again unless needed. __________________ -Ryan Proudly Smoking on a UDS, PBC & Accidental Winner of the 2012 "Saucy" Throwdown.

12-14-2012, 03:26 PM	#7
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It would "probably" be OK, but all it takes is someone to not close the fridge completely or some other slight calamity to let the cooties loose on all your work. Don't ask me how I know this or where the body is buried. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker