How Long Do You Think You Can Keep Meat In The Freezer Until It Goes Bad
I'm skeptical. I'm the kinda girl that has a three day limit on leftovers. I ran out of salami and hummus, my two staple lunches so I dug around in the freezer and found a package of fully cooked brats. While I was putting that and a tortilla (that's what I was going to use instead of a bun) I noticed the expiration date and wondered if I should just go hungry.
I know that things that are frozen last a long time, but TWO YEARS? They smelled fine, they looked great, but when I did research on the subject the answer varied from 3 months to 6-8 months. They said fresh meats like pork chops, roasts, etc can be kept longer. Meats that are ground and processed, not as long. I found that most meats should be eaten within three months, not many were considered ok even up to a year. Bummer!
So, I thought I'd turn to you, my experts, and see what the consensus is. How long can I keep it before it's unsafe to eat? What do you think, would you eat it or toss it and go for a handful of peanuts until I can get to the grocery store.