Processed pork, such as bacon, sausage, hot dogs, ham, and lunch meats, shouldn't keep them in the freezer for longer than one to two months. Uncooked pork has similar freezer guidelines to beef and other meats: Chops should last four to six months in the freezer, while roasts can be kept frozen for four to 12 months.
Chops, however, last shorter at four to six months while roasts can be kept frozen from anywhere between four months to a year. Specifically, the FDA says that raw steaks can be kept in the freezer for six to 12 months.
When it comes to fresh meat like beef, veal, or lamb, you should know that these foods can last for several months in the freezer, depending on what type of meat they are. If you're freezing poultry pieces such as turkey or chicken breasts, thighs, or wings, however, they should be consumed within nine months, while giblets should be kept no longer than three to four months. How long does frozen meat last? PoultryĪccording to the FDA, whole chickens and turkeys can last in the freezer up to a year. It's perfectly safe to freeze meats in its original packaging but if you're planning to keep it in your freezer for longer than two months, the FDA recommends that you overwrap these packages with airtight heavy-duty packaging such as foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper - or you can just place the package inside a plastic bag, too. First, you should make sure that you're freezing the meat - and all other frozen foods - at a temperature of 0° Fahrenheit or lower this is the temperature that keeps food safe by preventing the growth of microorganisms and inactivating any microbes (such as bacteria, yeasts and molds) present in food, according to the USDA. How should I be storing meat in the freezer?īefore you go stock up on all types of meat, it's important to first know how to safely and properly store meat in your freezer.
(*The graphic above illustrates our Chief Food Director's professional opinion on frozen meat quality over time, which may suggest shorter freezing time than the FDA's recommended time outlined below).
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