How to store opened chorizo?

Chorizo is one of the most popular cured meats in France and several other countries. It fits easily into aperitifs and blends perfectly into hot dishes. With its delicious, tender, melt-in-the-mouth flavour, chorizo is the perfect charcuterie for fans of spicy flavours. Once opened, how do you go about storing the rest of the chorizo? Is it possible to keep it for months, even after opening? Directos.eu, your saucisson and charcuterie specialist, gives you all the tips for properly storing an opened chorizo.

Storing opened chorizo in the fridge

Like the vast majority of cured meats, chorizo keeps easily in the fridge after opening. If stored properly, it can stay intact in the fridge for around two to three weeks.

To extend the storage time of chorizo in the fridge after opening, it is best to place it in its original packaging inside a plastic bag (resealable if possible). You can also wrap it in cling film or aluminium foil before putting it in the fridge.

Storing chorizo in the freezer after opening

Is it possible to keep chorizo for months after opening? It is possible if it is stored under the best conditions. Even after opening, chorizo can in fact be kept in the freezer for eight to ten months. During this time, you can eat it without any problem.

To maximise the storage time of chorizo, it's important to wrap it in a sturdy freezer bag. You can also cover it with cling film or aluminium foil. However, be careful! Avoid refreezing chorizo or any other defrosted product. This encourages the growth of bacteria that can be dangerous to health, particularly if they are pathogenic.

Also avoid large temperature variations while storing chorizo in the freezer.

How do you know if opened chorizo is still good to eat?

It's very easy to spot chorizo that isn't fit to eat. The best approach is to smell it or examine it. If the chorizo has a strange smell, it's best not to eat it. If it shows mould, an abnormal appearance or an unusual taste, it's better to throw it away. Your health will thank you.

Does chorizo go off?

Dry chorizo is the one that keeps the longest. It can easily be kept in a cool room at an ideal temperature of 15°C. However, dry or semi-dry chorizo dries out quickly. As an extra precaution, it's best to eat it within a month of opening. Raw chorizo can be kept in the fridge at a temperature ranging between 2 and 4°C.

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