35+ Best Foods to Freeze (+ How Long) To Save Time and Money
We finally find a great deal on something, stock up and bring it home. We throw it in the freezer, and then forget about for a couple of months. Months later we find it in the freezer, and we wonder if it is still okay to eat.
This week, Michele the Bargain Queen of Saving Money and Making Money will share how long your food items will last in the freezer.
When I started doing research on what I could freeze, I was absolutely stunned on what you can freeze. Please see below for the list of food and how long you should keep it in your freezer.
Dairy
Butter 6-9 months
Cream/Half & Half 4 months
Ice Cream 1-2 months (mine never last that long)
Milk 3 months
Yogurt 1-2 months
Cheese 6 months
Eggs- Raw 1 year (break eggs into ice cube tray, freeze, put in freezer bag)
Bread 1 month
Nuts 6 months
Cookie/Bread Dough 1 month
Meat
Ground Beef 3-4 months
Steak 6-12 months
Pork Chops 4-6 months
Beef Roast 4-12 months
Ham 1-2 months
Whole Chicken/Turkey 1 year
Chicken/Turkey pieces 9 months
Bacon 1 month
Sausage 1-2 months
Soup
Vegetable 2-3 months
With Meat/Fish 2-3 months
Fish
Lean Fish 6-8 months
Fatty Fish 2-3 months
Cooked Fish 4-6 months
Smoked Fish 2 months
Fresh Shrimp 3-6 months
Produce
Asparagus 8-12 months
Broccoli 10-12 months
Carrots 10-12 months
Corn 8-12 months
Green Beans 8-12 months
Onions 10-12 months
Potatoes 10-12 months
Tomatoes 2 months
Apples 8-12 months
Berries 8-12 months
Citrus Fruit 4-6 months
Melons 8-12 months
Juices 8-12 months
Are you surprised by the fact that fruits and vegetables last longer in the freezer than some of the meats? I was surprised.
Hope this list helps you to save money by knowing how long your food will last in the freezer!!
As my husband always says, “Saving Money Is Making Money”!
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