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I believe six months and then it starts to develop 'freezer burn' I believe six months and then it starts to develop 'freezer burn' I believe six months and then it starts to develop 'freezer burn' I believe six months and then it starts to develop 'freezer burn'

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13y ago

frozen meats can last upto 3 years in a freezer but can not be defrosted then re-freezed due to the bacteria in the meats not being dormant.

once meat has been de-frosted it has to be cooked within 3 days 4 maximum

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9y ago

Hot Dogs and luncheon meats - 1 to 2 months

Bacon and Sausage - 1 to 2 months

Ham - 1 to 2 months

Poultry, cooked - 4 to 6 months

Poultry, fresh (uncooked) - 9 months to 1 year

Fish and seafood, uncooked - 2 to 3 months

Fish and Seafood, cooked - 3 to 6 months

Steaks, chops, roasts, etc. - 6 to 12 months

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12y ago

Depending upon the type of meat most will be edible for 2 or 3 months. Uncooked steaks, chops and wild game will genrally keep 8 to 12 months.

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11y ago

If you vacuum seal it, it should last for years

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you can deep freeze meat up to 3 months but be sure when you go to use it that it has not freezer burned

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11y ago

depends maybe less than a month?

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