How long can you keep bacon (from a butcher) in the refrigerator? I bought smoked bacon from a local butcher and I want to know how long I can keep that bacon in the refrigerator. It is an all natural product with no preservatives other than the process by which it was cured, so no nitrates etc. I forgot to ask the butcher thinking it would be gone before it became an issue.
Most cured products last 7-10 days in the fridge although you most likely will see a quality drop off before then at around day three or four.  You can also freeze the bacon for up to two months and thaw for use to extend the shelf life.