Will 5 Year Old Frozen Meat Kill You? Is It Safe To Eat? Do Not Try!

Is It Safe To Eat Years Old Frozen Meat?

I had some left over steak in the freezer so I pushed the limit of frozen food so you don't have to...I would NOT suggest you try this at home, I was ok not sure if it was luck or giving up before eating too much...

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Have you ever gone to the freezer, reached deep into it and pulled out some meat? You’re not sure when you put it in the freezer, but you do know it’s been months. Is it still good? How do you tell? Will you get sick if you eat it?

I know I’ve been in this situation, and then I have to search the internet to figure out the status of my meat. It turns into quite the goose chase that ends in still not being sure if the meat’s good, and I am still at a loss of whether or not I should even eat it. The good news is, I’ve put together a comprehensive guide on how long meat can be frozen, how to properly freeze meat, how to thaw and some tell tale signs your meat may have gone bad. By the end of this article, you will be able to confidently determine the safety of your frozen meat and have some tools to keep your meat in tip-top condition.

How long can meat be frozen? Can you eat 2 year old frozen meat?
Here is the thing: if meat stays at zero degrees or below, it will stay good for an indefinite amount of time. This is assuming you’ve not had a power outage or an incorrect temperature reading in your freezer. Now, consuming meat that’s been in the freezer for an unknown amount of time does not mean it will taste great nor be free of freezer burn, but it does mean it’s safe. On the other hand, this is not suggested for the best flavor. Below are the suggested timelines for common types of uncooked proteins to be stored in the freezer.

Chicken – 9 to 12 months
Ground Meat – 3 to 4 months
Red Meat – 4 to 12 months (this is a really big range, so I’d suggest shooting for 8-10 months)
Bacon and Sausage – 1 to 2 months
The good news is, if your freezer stays at the correct temperature, you’re good to go, but if you want prime flavor and quality meat make sure to write the date you put it in the freezer and follow the suggested timelines above.
(If I did not list the type of meat you are freezing, look on the USDA’s website for the recommended amount of time. Six months is also a good guideline to use.)

Deep Freezer vs. Stand up Freezer
Is there any difference in the amount of time meat can stay frozen between a deep freezer or a stand-up freezer, and will the quality be affected? The simple answer is no. The type of freezer is less important than the quality of the freezer. As long as your freezer maintains the correct temperature, you will have the same result. If you’re uncertain about the temperature in your freezer, this thermometer is a great option to use.

How to Properly Store and Freeze Meat
The biggest fear of storing meat in the freezer is the risk of freezer burn. Freezer burn happens when the meat has been exposed to oxygen in the freezer, and it dries it out leaving tell-tale white spots on your food. Luckily, there is a way to avoid this, but it does require a little extra effort when you are preparing your meat for storage.

First, wrap your meat in plastic wrap or freezer paper making sure to wrap it tightly and avoid air pockets. Remember, air is the enemy.
Now, wrap it in aluminum foil. This may seem excessive, but you can thank me later when you pull your meat out without any trace of freezer burn.
Finally, place the meat in a sealable bag and put it in the freezer making sure to write the date on the bag with a marker.
If you’d rather skip steps 2 and 3, simply place your wrapped meat in a vacuum sealable bag, seal it and write the date on it. Doing these two steps will also help avoid freezer burn.
This may seem like a lot of wrapping and packaging, but it is a great way to ensure fresh meat and avoid freezer burn. It really only takes a few minutes to ensure great meat when you need it! Also, I suggest avoid using any kind of container to freeze meat. It may seal well outside the freezer but the cold temperature can cause leaks in the seal, and in my own experience sealable bags tend to do a better job preserving food.

Is it safe to eat 2 year old frozen meat? Technically, yes, it is. As long as your freezer stays at the appropriate temperature, you can eat that meat. Would I advise it? Probably not, but then again the freezer is a magical tool. It stops time in the world of food and allows you to have that same fresh flavor months after purchasing the meat. As long as you are storing your meat properly and following suggested guidelines for time in the freezer, you will be completely satisfied with your meat.

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