Meat

How long do pork medallions last in the fridge?

3–5 days
Fridge, from purchase — USDA FoodKeeper guidance for pork (tenderloin medallions or loin cubes)

Pork medallions and loin cubes keep 3–5 days in the fridge — cut small, they dull and dry faster than a whole tenderloin does.

How long does it keep?

Fridge, from purchase 3–5 days
Freezer, from purchase 4–12 months
Safe minimum temp 145°F + 3 minutes rest

Can it sit out?

Pork medallions is perishable — the FSIS 2-hour rule applies.

Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).

The 2-hour rule, in full →

How to tell if pork medallions has gone bad

  • A sour note over the tray of cut pieces
  • Medallions sticking to one another and to the plate
  • Cut faces gone gray-brown and dry right at the rim

When in doubt, throw it out.

Sear hard, finish at 145°F, rest 3 minutes — small cuts shoot past done in seconds.

Quick answers

How long do pork medallions last in the fridge?

Pork medallions and loin cubes keep 3–5 days in the fridge — cut small, they dull and dry faster than a whole tenderloin does.

Can you freeze pork medallions?

USDA’s freezer window for pork medallions is 4–12 months.

How long can pork medallions sit out?

The FSIS 2-hour rule applies to pork medallions. Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).