Meat: Stuffed or Assembled
Stuffed or assembled meat dishes, like stuffed pork chops or meat rolls with filling, combine raw meat with other ingredients, so they need careful handling plus extra attention to the filling itself. Cooking must reach a safe internal temperature all the way through, including the stuffing.
| Food | Pantry | Fridge | Freezer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw kabobs with vegetables(2 kinds) | 1 to 2 days | 3 to 4 months | |
| Stuffed, raw pork chops | 1 to 2 days | 9 months |
Signs meat: stuffed or assembled have gone bad
- Sour or off smell coming from the filling, not just the meat
- Filling that has gone slimy, watery or discoloured
- Meat surrounding the stuffing turning grey or sticky
- Packaging that has come loose or lets liquid leak out
- Off smell during cooking that was not there raw
Storage habits
Keep stuffed or assembled meat refrigerated at all times before cooking, and cook it within a day or two of purchase. Use a food thermometer to make sure both the meat and the filling reach a safe temperature throughout. Freeze uncooked portions tightly wrapped if you cannot cook them in time.