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Sausage Shelf Life
Handling Tips:
Hot dogs can be boiled, broiled, braised, baked, grilled, fried, or steamed in beer or any other liquid.
When cooking hot dogs or sausages, don't puncture them. (Use tongs, not a fork, to handle them.) Puncturing them results in some juices leaking out, and that makes the product tough and dry.
Sausage Shelf Life
| Pantry/ | Refrigerator/ | Freezer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna and Frankfurters, unopened | - - | 2 weeks | 1-2 months |
| Bologna and Frankfurters, opened | - - | 3-7 days | - - |
| Dry Smoked Sausage (e.g. Pepperoni, Jerky, Dry Salami), unopened | 1 year | - - | - - |
| Semi-Dry Sausage (e.g. Summer Sausage) | - - | 2-3 weeks | 6 months |
| Smoked Sausage (e.g. Mettwurst) | - - | 1 week | 1-2 months |
| Smoked Breakfast Sausage Links, Patties | - - | 1 week | 2 months |
| Fresh Sausage | - - | 1-2 days | 1-2 months |
| Dry Smoked Sausage (e.g. Pepperoni, Jerky, Dry Salami), opened | - - | 1 month | - - |
Handling Tips:
Hot dogs can be boiled, broiled, braised, baked, grilled, fried, or steamed in beer or any other liquid.
When cooking hot dogs or sausages, don't puncture them. (Use tongs, not a fork, to handle them.) Puncturing them results in some juices leaking out, and that makes the product tough and dry.
