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How long meat last
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef | 3–5 days | 4–12 months | — |
| Bison | 3–5 days | 6–9 months | — |
| Bratwurst | 2–3 days | 2–3 months | — |
| Chorizo | 1–2 days | 1–2 months | — |
| Corned beef | 5–7 days | 1 month | — |
| Goat | 3–5 days | 4–12 months | — |
| Jerky | 2–3 months once opened | — | 12 months |
| Lamb | 3–5 days | 4–12 months | — |
| Pork | 3–5 days | 4–12 months | — |
| Pork roll | Until the package use-by date (7 days once opened) | — | — |
| Prosciutto | 2–3 months | 1 month | — |
| Rabbit | 2 days | 9 months | — |
| Raw kabobs with vegetables | 1–2 days | 3–4 months | — |
| Stuffed and raw pork chops | 1–2 days | 9 months | — |
| Veal | 3–5 days | 4–12 months | — |
| Venison | 3–5 days | 4–12 months | — |
Keep raw meat on the bottom shelf in a container so juices can't drip onto other food. Freeze it if you won't cook it within the fridge time.
Source: USDA FoodKeeper data. Updated 2026-10-13.