Food Storage Guidelines--Meats
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FRESH MEATS
Beef Roasts, Steaks
fridge--3-5 days
freezer--6-12 months
Chicken or Turkey, pieces
fridge--1-2 days
freezer--9-12 months
Chicken or Turkey, whole
fridge--1-2 days
freezer--1 year
Duck, Goose
fridge--1-2 days
freezer--6 months
Game Birds
fridge--1-2 days
freezer--6 months
Giblets
fridge--1-2 days
freezer--3-4 months
Ground Meat, Stew
fridge--1-2 days
freezer--3-4 months
Lamb, roasts or chops
fridge--3-5 days
freezer--6-9 months
Pork, roasts or chops
fridge--3-5 days
freezer--4-6 months
Pre-stuffed Pork, Lamb Chops and Chicken Breasts
fridge--1 day
freezer--4-6 months
Sausage
fridge--1-2 days
freezer--1-2 months
Variety Meats: Heart, liver, tongue, etc.
fridge--1-2 days
freezer--1-2 months
Venison, roasts, steaks, chops
fridge--3-5 days
freezer--6-12 months
COOKED MEATS
Breakfast Sausage, smoked
fridge--7 days
frozen--1-2 months
Ham - Whole
fridge--7 days
frozen--1-2 months
Ham - Half
fridge--3-5 days
frozen--1-2 months
Ham - Slices
fridge--3-4 days
frozen--1-2 months
Ham - Canned
6-9 months
Hot Dogs, Luncheon Meats - Unopened
fridge--2 weeks
frozen--1-2 months
Hot Dogs, Luncheon Meats - Opened
fridge--3-7 days
frozen--1-2 months
Cooked, leftover meat
fridge--3-4 days
frozen--2-3 months
Leftover Gravy and Meat Broth
fridge--1-2 days
frozen--2-3 months
Cooked, leftover poultry
fridge--3-4 days
frozen--4-6 months
Cooked, leftover chicken nuggets or patties
fridge--1-2 days
frozen--1-3 months
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