I have meat that was left in a freezer for approx. two years
2006-08-20 06:44:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
well it depends on what kind of meat it is ... but on an average its about 6 months to a year
2006-08-20 06:49:59 · answer #1 · answered by Belledeau Brat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two Years if your freezer has been working in good condition It "should be" ok but Thaw it and check it over, like if it smells then toss it. Remember it may have freezer burn and sometimes that will change the taste. I usually freeze it first unwrap the frozen meat, wrap it in wax paper or seran wrap & seal it in a "FoodSaver" bag which takes out all the air. I do have a web site that may help you more though as this is my own personal opinion
2006-08-20 07:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by snowbird_dear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The meat will never hurt you, it just tates nasty if it is old. Usually you can tell by the look and smell of it. The origional package is great if it is vacumed sealed. If it is in that styrofoam tray with lots of air, there is no way it can make it two years. Usualy about 3 months in that kind of packaging. Vacume sealed meat is probably ok for 2 years.
2006-08-20 06:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by goose1077 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About 6 months.
2006-08-20 06:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by mergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we've had a turkey in our freezer for over 5 years now...boy am i a procrastinator! I read on a food site, that you really can keep a turkey that long though...i think i need to throw it out
2006-08-20 06:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by carrie p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was pork do not eat it - the average household freezer is only capable of keeping pork for three months. Beef would remain edible for about 1 year. However, I would try it if it was beef.......
2006-08-20 06:52:41 · answer #6 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it in the deep freeze, or just the fridge freezer?
2006-08-20 06:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can keep it forever.. it will have freezer burn and probably tasteless.. but go ahead and eat it.
2006-08-20 06:50:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 mos recommended but you will be OK with 1 yr and not after that or once thawed, it can't be refozen
2006-08-20 06:50:05 · answer #9 · answered by peacefrogg1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 year is usually the longest although it is prob still goo so you can cook it and try it or smell it first...
Maybe try to defrost it and then smell it if it smells funky dont eat it!!!
2006-08-20 06:52:28 · answer #10 · answered by halsru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋