Time Limits for Frozen Food

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Wondering whether or not that pork chop circa 1985 might still be delish? According to DIY Network's info on storing frozen foods, the answer to that is a big no. Here are the time limits for properly prepared and packaged food in the freezer:

Fruits and Vegetables: 8-12 Months
Poultry: 6-9 Months
Fish: 3-6 Months
Ground Meat: 3-4 Months
Cured or Processed Meat: 1-2 Months

Good rules of thumb to remember the next time you're rummaging through the freezer for a bite to eat.

Storing Frozen Foods [DIY Network]