How long past expiration date are bratwurst good for?

Answer 1

Not long. Is your epiration date really a "sell buy date?" Often meats we buy are. Check the package. Then you probably have about 2-3 days. My grandma always said, "if in doubt throw it out."

Answer 2

The "sell by" date allows for up to one week of refrigeration. If they've never been frozen, and it's more than a week past the "sell by" date, pitch them. If they were frozen right after being purchased, forget the "sell by" date - they are good for up to six months in the freezer.

Answer 3

You can, but shouldn't. Freezing will not bring a food 'back to life. Although foods deteriorate very slowly when frozen, the process basically freezes a food in time and it remains basically the same as before frozen. Hence when it is thawed, it will be as old and outdated as it was before freezing. Food needs to be frozen when fresh and wholesome and must not be kept too long as it still deteriorates slowly even when frozen.

Answer 4

You can, but it is not a good idea. Freezing doesn't improve the condition of the food that is frozen. It remains as old and bedraggled or as fresh and wholesome as it was before freezing. On top of this, it is important to remember that food does deteriorate slowly even when frozen. Hence, if bratwurst is frozen when the expiration date has almost expired, you probably shouldn't keep it for over a month. If it was frozen when fresh, you can safely keep if for six months or so.

To help keep track of your frozen food, you should mark the package with the date it was placed in the freezer and with an expiration date based upon the condition of the food when you decided to freeze it.

Answer 5

According to StillTasty.com, bratwurst (or any other food ) that's been kept constantly frozen will remain safe indefinitely.