08-09-2018, 06:23 AM
How long it lasts depends on how it’s wrapped.
Foil and ziplock freezer bag, a year... maybe 18mo.
Vacuum sealer, a couple years.
Aluminum foil, and a double layer of vacuum bagging? 5-6 years?
All will still be SAFE for decades, but freezer burn starts taking a toll on the tastiness. But, even modestly freezer burned beef can make good chilli.
Foil and ziplock freezer bag, a year... maybe 18mo.
Vacuum sealer, a couple years.
Aluminum foil, and a double layer of vacuum bagging? 5-6 years?
All will still be SAFE for decades, but freezer burn starts taking a toll on the tastiness. But, even modestly freezer burned beef can make good chilli.