How Long Do Cooked Cabbage Rolls Last in the Fridge?

CABBAGE ROLLS / STUFFED CABBAGE - HOMEMADE, LEFTOVERS

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3-4 days
Freezer
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3-4 months

 

Shelf Life Tips

  • How long do cooked cabbage rolls last in the fridge? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - refrigerate cabbage rolls within two hours of cooking.
  • To maximize the shelf life of cooked cabbage rolls for safety and quality, refrigerate the cabbage rolls in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
  • Properly stored, cooked cabbage rolls will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
  • How long do cooked cabbage rolls last at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; cooked cabbage rolls should be discarded if left for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
  • To further extend the shelf life of cooked cabbage rolls, freeze them; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap.
  • How long do cooked cabbage rolls last in the freezer? Properly stored, they will maintain best quality for 3 to 4 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
  • The freezer time shown is for best quality only - cooked cabbage rolls that have been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
  • How long do cooked cabbage rolls last after being frozen and thawed? Cooked cabbage rolls that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; cabbage rolls that were thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately.
  • How to tell if cooked cabbage rolls are bad? The best way is to smell and look at the cabbage rolls: signs of bad cabbage rolls are a sour smell and a slimy texture; discard any cabbage rolls with an off smell or appearance, do not taste first.

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