Shelf Life Tips
- How long do cooked hot dogs last in the fridge? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - refrigerate hot dogs (hotdogs) within two hours of cooking.
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To maximize the shelf life of cooked hot dogs for safety and quality, refrigerate the hot dogs in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
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Properly stored, cooked hot dogs will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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To further extend the shelf life of cooked hot dogs, freeze them; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap.
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How long do cooked hot dogs last in the freezer? Properly stored, they will maintain best quality for about 1 to 2 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
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The freezer time shown is for best quality only - cooked hot dogs that have been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
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How long do cooked hot dogs last after being frozen and thawed? Cooked hot dogs that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; hot dogs that were thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately.
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How long do cooked hot dogs last at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F; cooked hot dogs should be discarded if left for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
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How to tell if cooked hot dogs are bad? The best way is to smell and look at the hot dogs: signs of bad hot dogs are a sour smell and a slimy texture; discard any hot dogs with an off smell or appearance, do not taste first.
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