how long will meat last in the freezer before it goes bad?

Answer 1

technically it does not go bad ever

just make sure to wrap everything very well and store in a deep freezer (the freezer section of your fridge cycles on and off too much for long time food storage)
(we ate an elk roast that was 25 years old and it was great)


http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Focus_On_Freezing/index.asp#12
Because freezing keeps food safe almost indefinitely, recommended storage times are for quality only. Refer to the freezer storage chart at the end of this document, which lists optimum freezing times for best quality.

If a food is not listed on the chart, you may determine its quality after defrosting. First check the odor. Some foods will develop a rancid or off odor when frozen too long and should be discarded. Some may not look picture perfect or be of high enough quality to serve alone but may be edible; use them to make soups or stews. Cook raw food and if you like the taste and texture, use it.

Answer 2

If it's vacum sealed against freezer burn, over a year. Other wise I try to use everthing up in 3-4 months, but I have just the refridgerator freezer now. This chart didn't copy paste well, so I included the link.
Freezer Storage Chart (0 °F)
Note: Freezer storage is for quality only. Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely.

Item Months
Bacon and Sausage 1 to 2
Casseroles 2 to 3
Egg whites or egg substitutes 12
Frozen Dinners and Entrees 3 to 4
Gravy, meat or poultry 2 to 3
Ham, Hotdogs and Lunchmeats 1 to 2
Meat, uncooked roasts 4 to 12
Meat, uncooked steaks or chops 4 to 12
Meat, uncooked ground 3 to 4
Meat, cooked 2 to 3
Poultry, uncooked whole 12
Poultry, uncooked parts 9
Poultry, uncooked giblets 3 to 4
Poultry, cooked 4
Soups and Stews 2 to 3
Wild game, uncooked 8 to 12

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Focus_On_Freezing/index.asp#12

Answer 3

1+2 month

Answer 4

It depends on if it is protected by freezer wrap.
Properly protected it can last a while.

Answer 5

for ever??????