Freezing Leftovers Guide How To Do It And How Long They Ll Last

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      USDA: "‘Danger Zone’ (40 °F - 140 °F).”
    
      USDA: “Freezing and Food Safety.”
    




Frozen leftovers come in handy when you're not in the mood to cook.

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Veggies do well in the freezer — just make sure to avoid freezing produce with a high water content.

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Type of Meat Months It Can Last Frozen Bacon and sausage 1 to 2 Ham, hot dogs and lunch meats 1 to 2 Meat, uncooked roasts 4 to 12 Meat, uncooked steaks or chops 4 to 12 Meat, uncooked ground 3 to 4 Meat, cooked 2 to 3 Poultry, uncooked whole 12 Poultry, uncooked parts 9 Poultry, uncooked giblets 3 to 4 Poultry, cooked 4 Wild game, uncooked 8 to 12 Chicken nuggets or patties 1 to 3

Source: USDA

Type of Food Months It Can Last Frozen Casseroles 2 to 3 Egg whites or egg substitutes 12 Frozen dinners and entrees 3 to 4 Gravy, meat or poultry 2 to 3 Soups and stews 2 to 3 Pizza 1 to 2 Lean fish (flounder, haddock, halibut, etc.) 6 to 8 Fatty fish (salmon, tuna, etc.) 2 to 3

      USDA: "‘Danger Zone’ (40 °F - 140 °F).”
    
      USDA: “Freezing and Food Safety.”