Freezer Storage Times for – Meat, Poultry, Bacon, etc
How long can you store meats in the freezer before it’s not safe?
Use this chart here.
| Category | Food | Refrigerator (40 °F or below) |
Freezer (0 °F or below) |
| Salads | Egg, chicken, ham, tuna & macaroni salads |
3 to 5 days |
Does not freeze well |
| Hot dogs | opened package |
1 week |
1 to 2 months |
| unopened package |
2 weeks |
1 to 2 months |
|
| Luncheon meat | opened package or deli sliced |
3 to 5 days |
1 to 2 months |
| unopened package |
2 weeks |
1 to 2 months |
|
| Bacon & Sausage | Bacon |
7 days |
1 month |
| Sausage, raw — from chicken, turkey, pork, beef |
1 to 2 days |
1 to 2 months |
|
| Hamburger & Other Ground Meats | Hamburger, ground beef, turkey, veal, pork, lamb, & mixtures of them |
1 to 2 days |
3 to 4 months |
| Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb & Pork | Steaks |
3 to 5 days |
6 to 12 months |
| Chops |
3 to 5 days |
4 to 6 months |
|
| Roasts |
3 to 5 days |
4 to 12 months |
|
| Fresh Poultry | Chicken or turkey, whole |
1 to 2 days |
1 year |
| Chicken or turkey, pieces |
1 to 2 days |
9 months |
|
| Soups & Stews | Vegetable or meat added |
3 to 4 days |
2 to 3 months |
| Leftovers | Cooked meat or poultry |
3 to 4 days |
2 to 6 months |
| Chicken nuggets or patties |
3 to 4 days |
1 to 3 months |
|
| Pizza |
3 to 4 days |
1 to 2 months |
Until Next Time …
Bob Lee
