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How Long Can You Leave Marinated Steak in the Fridge?

HowLongFresh ExpertJul 24, 2025

Key Points

  • You can safely leave marinated steak in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, according to the United States Department of Agriculture
  • But while leaving marinated steak in the fridge for 5 days may be fine from a safety standpoint, many marinade recipes are designed to work much faster than that
  • Keep marinated steak covered while it is in the refrigerator

Overview

You can safely leave marinated steak in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. But while leaving marinated steak in the fridge for 5 days may be fine from a safety standpoint, many marinade recipes are designed to work much faster than that. In those cases, leaving steak marinated for too long could result in an undesirable texture or flavor. Be sure to check the recipe for maximum recommended timing. Keep marinated steak covered while it is in the refrigerator.Can You Safely Reuse Marinade? How Long Does Cooked Steak Last? Should You Eat Steak That’s Turning Brown?Long-Lasting Produce Stock up and enjoy Your Questions Answered Steak that's changed color

Key Points

  • You can safely leave marinated steak in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, according to the United States Department of Agriculture
  • But while leaving marinated steak in the fridge for 5 days may be fine from a safety standpoint, many marinade recipes are designed to work much faster than that
  • Keep marinated steak covered while it is in the refrigerator

This information applies to: beef, chicken, cranberry, eggs, ground beef, hamburger, pie, potatoes, salad, shrimp, steak, stuffing, turkey

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