How Long Do Cooked Sausage Last in the Fridge?

How long do cooked sausage last in the fridge?

And the varieties you need to know - by Lottie Dalziel

Q: How long do cooked sausage last in the fridge?

A: If stored correctly, cooked sausages will last for up to four days in the fridge. To keep them nice and fresh store them in an airtight container and be sure to refrigerate them within two hours of cooking. Sausages can be simply pan-fried or cooked in a marinade or tray bake before storing them in the fridge. Just be sure to keep any air out for the freshest dish.

The same fridge rules apply for Cumberland and Bratwurst sausages but when it comes to Spanish chorizo which is cured, it can be stored in the fridge for up to six weeks.

How long can you store uncooked sausages in the fridge?

Uncooked sausages should be stored in the coldest part of your fridge and should be used within two days of purchasing.

If you can’t use the sausages within the safe time frames you can pop them in the freezer uncooked for up to two months and cooked for three months.

Looking to freeze other foods, check out our ultimate freezer guide.

Sausage recipes

Feeling inspired to cook sausages? Here are three of our most popular sausage recipes, or you can check out our full collection of sausage recipes.

Best-Ever Curried Sausages

An old favourite - and this is the only recipe you'll EVER need! Get the full recipe.

Chipolata Tray Roast with Lemon Pesto

Take your sausages to the next level with this delicious Mediterranean twist!

Get the full recipe.

Cumberland Sausage with Apples & Onions

Nothings more comfortingly old-fashioned than sausages with apples and onions! Get the full recipe.

Lottie Dalziel

Lottie Dalziel, is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes all things food. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.