BEEF STORAGE TIME

FRESH BEEF

Roasts --  3-5 days refrigerated 
8-12 months in freezer

Veal Roasts -- 3-5 days refrigerated
4-8 months in freezer

Steaks -- 3-5 days refrigerated
8-12 months in freezer

Ground beef or Stew Meat -- 1-2 days
refrigerated, 2-3 months in freezer

Variety Meats --  1-2 days
refrigerated, 3-4 months in freezer


PROCESSED MEATS

Frankfurters -- 7 days refrigerated
up to 1 month in freezer

Lunchmeat -- 3-5 days refrigerated
freezing not recommended

Smoked Sausage -- 7 days refrigerated
freezing not recommended

Dry Sausage -- 14-21 days
refrigerated, don't freeze


COOKED MEATS

Cooked Meats -- 1-2 days refrigerated
2-3 months in freezer

Gravy and Meat Broth -- 1-2 days
refrigerated, 2-3 months in freezer