Storage Guide
Feel free to use our guide below. Remember to cover the food well and to read the label.
| REFRIGERATOR | FREEZER | ||
| FRESH MEAT | CHOPS (LAMB) | 3-5 DAYS | 4-6 MOS. |
| CHOPS (PORK) | 3-5 DAYS | 4-6 MOS. | |
| GROUND, STEW MEAT | 1-2 DAYS | 3-4 MOS. | |
| ROASTS (BEEF) | 3-5 DAYS | 6-12 MOS. | |
| ROASTS (LAMB) | 3-5 DAYS | 4-6 MOS. | |
| ROASTS (PORK, VEAL) | 3-5 DAYS | 4-6 MOS. | |
| SAUSAGE (FRESH PORK) | 1-2 DAYS | 1-2 MOS. | |
| STEAKS | 3-5 DAYS | 6-12 MOS. | |
| COOKED MEATS | MEAT DISHES | 3-4 DAYS | 2-3 MOS. |
| PROCESSED MEATS | BACON | *1 WEEK | 1-2 MOS. |
| HOT DOGS | *1 WEEK | 1-2 MOS. | |
| HAM (fully cooked half) | 3-5 DAYS | 1-2 MOS. | |
| LUNCH MEATS | 3-5 DAYS | 1-2 MOS. | |
| SAUSAGE (smoked) | |||
| FRESH POULTRY | CHICKEN & TURKEY (WHOLE) | 1-2 DAYS | 1 YEAR |
| CHICKEN PIECES | 1-2 DAYS | 9 MOS. | |
| DUCK & GOOSE (WHOLE) | 1-2 DAYS | 1 YEAR | |
| TURKEY PIECES | 1-2 DAYS | 9 MOS. | |
| COOKED POULTRY | COVERED W/ GRAVY OR BROTH | 1-2 DAYS | 6 MOS. |
| PIECES NOT IN BROTH OR GRAVY | 3-4 DAYS | 4 MOS. | |
| COOKED CASSEROLES | 3-4 DAYS | 4-6 MOS. | |
| FISH | 1-2 DAYS | 3-6 MOS. | |
| EGGS | WHITES | 2-4 DAYS | 1 YEAR |
| WHOLE EGGS (FRESH IN SHELL) | 3 WEEKS | CAN'T FREEZE | |
| YOLKS | 2-4 DAYS | 1 YEAR | |
| CHEESE | COTTAGE | 5 DAYS | CAN'T FREEZE |
| HARD CHEESE | 3-4 MOS. | 6 MOS. | |
| SOFT CHEESE | 2 WEEKS | 4 MOS. | |
| ICE CREAM | CAN'T REFRIGERATE | 1-3 MOS. | |
| BUTTER, MARGARINE | 1 MO. | 3-6 MOS. |
