Unopened bacon can be safely stored in the freezer for up to eight months, while leftover raw bacon will last around six months in the freezer and cooked bacon will last up to one month.
Allrecipes also states that an unopened pack of bacon will last up to two weeks in the fridge, opened and resealed raw bacon will last up to a week, and cooked bacon will last between four to five days.
Brits have been storing bacon wrong - and it's all to do with harmful bacteria A bacon sandwich, or a butty, sarnie, or muffin as some might call it, is often the highlight of the weekend for meat lovers.
But it's not just the main event that can be preserved, leftover bacon grease or 'liquid gold' as it's often referred to, can be stored in an airtight container for around six months in the fridge, or nine months in the freezer.
According to food experts at Tasting Table, instead of keeping it in its original packaging, our beloved bacon should be stored in a sealed container.
