How Long Does Pulled Pork Last?

TheUSDArecommends using cooked pork within four days and always making sure its kept refrigerated at 40-degrees Fahrenheit or less.

Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth.

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USDA recommends using cooked leftovers within three to four days, the USDA website states.

This will reduce the surface area exposed to the freezer, which can better maintain the pork’s quality.

Edwards says thawing under refrigeration and then reheating is the easiest way to thaw pulled pork.

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