Smoked Sausage
The answer
Smoked breakfast links and similar cooked smoked sausage last 1 week in the fridge and 1–2 months in the freezer.
Caution Follow package dates on unopened vacuum-sealed smoked sausage. Once opened, use within about 1 week.
How long it keeps
Fridge (40°F) 1 week safe window
Freezer (0°F) 1–2 months best quality
Room temp 2 hours max then discard
Discard Discard if held above 40°F for more than 2 hours, or above 90°F for more than 1 hour.
By state & packaging
State Fridge Freezer
Smoked breakfast links / patties 1 week 1–2 months
Hard sausage (pepperoni), opened 2–3 weeks 1–2 months
Signs it has gone bad
✕ Slimy casing
✕ Sour or rancid smell
✕ Gray-green color
FAQ
How long is opened kielbasa good?
About 1 week refrigerated for cooked smoked sausage. Discard if slimy or sour-smelling.