How to Tell If Pork Chops are Bad: Essential Tips for Safe Consumption & Preventing Foodborne Illness
– Fresh pork chops should be light pink with small amounts of fat around the outer edge and marbling of fat throughout the meat for tenderness.
– Pork should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 3 to 5 days after purchase.
– After cooking, refrigeration can be extended for another three days.
– Pork chops should be frozen before the “sell by” date to prevent spoilage when thawed.
– Freezing pork for more than three months should be avoided for best meat quality.
– Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.