Storage Times

Storage Times

 

Freezer and Storage Times

Category Meat Cut Refrigerator (5˚C or below) Freezer (0˚C or below)
Beef Steaks 3-5 days 6-12 months
Roasts 3-5 days 4-12 months
Lamb Steaks 3-5 days 6-12 months
Chops 3-5 days 4-6 months
Roasts 3-5 days 4-12 months
Pork Steaks 3-5 days 6-12 months
Chops 3-5 days 4-6 months
Roasts 3-5 days 4-12 months
Bacon Bacon 7 days 1 month
Sausage Pork Sausage Meat 1-2 days 1-2 months
Mince Round Steak/Pork 1-2 days 3-4 months
Poultry Chicken or Turkey (whole) 1-2 days 1 year
Chicken or Turkey (pieces) 1-2 days 9 months
Soups or Stews Meat added 3-4 days 2-3 months
Ham Uncured Ham (uncooked) 3-5 days 6 months
Uncured Ham (cooked) 3-4 days 3-4 months
Cured Ham (uncooked) 5-7 days or “use by date” 3-4 months
Whole Cooked Ham (store wrapped) 7 days 1-2 months
Half Cooked Ham (store wrapped) 3-5 days 1-2 months
Lunch Meat (sliced in store) 3-5 days 1-2 months
Lunch Meat (sealed in plant – unopened) 2 weeks or “use by date” 1-2 months

Lunch Meat (sealed in plant – opened) 3-5 days or “use by date” 1-2 months
Prosciutto, Parma or Serrano Dry Italian Cut 2-3 months 1 month
Leftovers Cooked meat or poultry 3-4 days 2-6 months

These storage times will help give you a clear indication of how long you can refrigerate or freeze your meat.

You can download our printable Storage Times PDF