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Lifespan of Frozen FoodEver wonder how long you can keep food in your freezer before it is no longer suitable to eat? The following will give you an indication of the lifespan of the frozen food in your deep freeze: Acknowledgment :*Information found in "The big book of Preserving the Harvest" by Carol W. Costenbader.
*Butter...............................6 months Margarine............................1 year Cheese (natural).....................6-8 months Cheese (processed)...................4 months Whipped Cream........................1 month Eggs.................................9 months Ice cream............................2 months Bacon................................1 month Minced meat (beef, lamb).............2-3 months Minced pork..........................1-2 months Milk.................................1 month Roasts Beef.................................6-12 months Lamb.................................6-9 months Pork.................................3-6 months Steaks and Chops Beef.................................6-12 months Lamb.................................6-9 months Chicken Whole chicken........................1 year Chicken pieces.......................6-9 months Home-made food Bread................................3 months Cake.................................3 months Biscuits.............................3 months Casseroles...........................3 months Frozen vegetables....................10 months *
Food that can not be frozen include:
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