How long does cornish Hens (whole) keep?
Cornish Hens (whole): 1 to 2 days in the fridge and 12 months in the freezer.
Freezer times are for best quality. Food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe indefinitely, but its taste and texture fade.
- Fridge
- 1 to 2 daysFrom the day you buy it
- Freezer
- 12 monthsFor best quality
Cooking tips
- Cooking times for poultry are for unstuffed birds. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh, innermost part of the wing, and thickest part of the breast. Add 15 to 30 minutes for stuffed birds. Stuffed birds are ready when the internal temperature of stuffing reaches 165°F.
Cooking times
| Method | Size | Oven | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven | 18 to 24 ounces | 350°F | 50 to 60 minutes |
More poultry
Cooked chicken or turkey pieces
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 4 monthsChicken nuggets and patties
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 to 3 months
Raw ground meat and ground poultry
Fridge: 1 to 2 days · Freezer: 3 to 4 months
Raw whole chicken or turkey
Fridge: 1 to 2 days · Freezer: 1 yearRaw chicken or turkey pieces
Fridge: 1 to 2 days · Freezer: 9 monthsRaw stuffed poultry or chops
Fridge: 1 day
Raw sausage
Fridge: 1 to 2 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Deli salads
Fridge: 3 to 5 daysSources
- USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data (version 128) Storage times and tips
- FoodKeeper app on FoodSafety.gov
- USDA FSIS safe minimum internal temperature chart Cooking temperature
General U.S. guidance from public USDA data. It is not a promise that a food is safe: if it smells, looks or feels wrong, throw it out.
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