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Shelf life of smoked meats and fish

 
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I’ve been looking all over the internet and can’t find any info on how long smoked meat/fish will last unrefrigerated! I’m curious about both hot and cold smoked, with and without a brine. Thanks!
 
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There are many variables here.  Much has to do with how much smoke and how much salt.  The salt is more important.  If it is something bought commercially,  I would treat it as if was not treated at all.  It you are dealing with someone who knows how to cure meat, and you store it appropriately,  you are probably good for 6 months....maybe longer.  I have eaten  6 month old ham that had never seen a refrigrator. That said, it had been stored in a cool dry location. I have never eaten salted fish.
 
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Here are some threads that might be helpful.  I don't know if they will answer your question though the may offer some incite.

http://permies.com/t/53638/kitchen/cure-smoke-bacon-home

http://permies.com/t/28981/kitchen/Smoked-Bacon-Nitrite

http://permies.com/t/113267/kitchen/Dry-curing-bacon-preserving-pork
 
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