Re: How long does something last in the freezer?
That depends upon the product. Meat goes bad the quickest.
However, if you have a vacuum packer, you can extend the life of the meat. When air get to foods, they are subject to freezer burn VERY quickly. Especially meat.
I usually make large batches of various foods like spaghetti sauce and then put individual size portions in Tupperware containers. I try to fill those containers to the max so there is little to no air space.
Foods that are bought pre-frozen, like peas, corn etc generally last the longest.
As a general rule I try to rotate frozen foods so that I never have to eat anything that is older than 3 months.
The above applies to "frost-free" freezers. The ancient style of freezers that build up frost, cause foods to go bad more quickly.