Use or Replace it? Interested to know how long to keep a certain cut of meat in the refrigerator or the freezer? Sendik’s has you covered! Click on any of the different meats below to view when it’s best to use or replace.Links below jump in-page to specific meat/seafood variety
Chicken (Whole) Refrigerator 1-2 Days Freezer 1-3 Months
Chicken (Fried) Refrigerator 3-4 Days Freezer 4 Months
Duck (Whole) Refrigerator 2 Days Freezer 6 Months
Turkey Refrigerator 2 Days Freezer 6 Months
Casseroles Refrigerator N/A Freezer 3 Months
Chops Refrigerator 3-5 Days Freezer 4-12 Months
Corned Beef Refrigerator 5-7 Days Freezer 1 Month
Heart, Liver Refrigerator 1 Day Freezer 1-2 Months
Ground Refrigerator 1-2 Days Freezer 2-3 Months
Roasts Refrigerator 2-4 Days Freezer 6-12 Months
Sausage Refrigerator 2-3 Days Freezer 1-2 Months
Steaks Refrigerator 2-3 Days Freezer 1-2 Months
Stew Meat Refrigerator 1-2 Days Freezer 6-9 Months
Clams (In Shell) Refrigerator 2 Days Freezer N/A
Clams (Shucked) Refrigerator 1 Day Freezer 3 Months
Cooked Fish Refrigerator 3-4 Days Freezer 1-2 Months
Crab (In Shell) Refrigerator 2 Days Freezer N/A
Fatty Fish (Bluefish, Perch, Mackerel, Salmon) Refrigerator 1-2 Days Freezer 2-3 Months
King Crab Refrigerator N/A Freezer 10 Months
Lean Fish (Cod, Sole, Haddock, Flounder) Refrigerator 1-2 Days Freezer 6-8 Months
Lobster Tails (In Shell) Refrigerator 2 Days Freezer 6 Months
Oysters Refrigerator 1 Day Freezer 4 Months
Scallops Refrigerator 1 Day Freezer 3 Months
Cooked Shellfish Refrigerator 3-4 Days Freezer 3 Months
Shrimp (Fresh, Uncooked) Refrigerator 1 Day Freezer N/A
Shrimp (Frozen) Refrigerator N/A Freezer 12 Months
Ground Refrigerator 1-2 Days Freezer 2-3 Months
Roasts Refrigerator 2-4 Days Freezer 3-4 Months
Steaks & Chops Refrigerator 2-3 Days Freezer 3-4 Months
Stew Meat Refrigerator 1-2 Days Freezer 3-4 Months
Chops Refrigerator 2-3 Days Freezer 3-4 Months
Ground Refrigerator 1-2 Days Freezer 2-3 Months
Roasts Refrigerator 2-4 Days Freezer N/A
Steaks Refrigerator 2-3 Days Freezer 3-4 Months
Stew Meat Refrigerator 1-2 Days Freezer N/A
Varieties of Veal Meats Refrigerator 1 Day Freezer N/A
Chops Refrigerator 2-3 Days Freezer 3-4 Months
Ground Refrigerator 1-2 Days Freezer 2-3 Months
Ham (Fully Cooked, Whole) Refrigerator 1 Week Freezer 1-2 Months
Roasts Refrigerator 2-4 Days Freezer 3-6 Months
Steaks Refrigerator 2-3 Days Freezer 2-3 Months
Bacon (Opened) Refrigerator 5-7 Days Freezer Not Recommended
Bacon (Unopened) Refrigerator 1 Week Freezer 1 Month
Cooked Meats (After Home Cooking) Refrigerator 3-4 Days Freezer 2-3 Months
Hotdogs (Sealed In Package) Refrigerator 2 Weeks Freezer 1-2 Months
Lunchmeats Refrigerator 3-5 Days Freezer 1-2 Months
Salads with Meat, Fish, Poultry or Eggs Refrigerator 3-4 Days Freezer Not Recommended
Sausage (Raw, Bulk) Refrigerator 1-2 Days Freezer 1-2 Months
Sausage (Smoked Links, Patties) Refrigerator 1 Week Freezer 1-2 Months
Source: Food Marketing Institute(Opens in a new window)
