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Can You Freeze It? Food Freezing Guide

Look up whether a food can go in the freezer, then open the food-specific guide for packaging, quality notes, thawing context, and the full fridge/freezer/pantry shelf-life table.

Meat & Poultry

Food Freezer guidance
Can you freeze Bacon (Raw, Unopened)? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Beef Brisket (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Beef Jerky (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Beef Stew Meat (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Bison (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Bratwurst (Raw)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Chicken (Cooked)? 4–6 months
Can you freeze Chicken (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Chicken Drumsticks (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Chicken Liver (Raw)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Chicken Thighs (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Chicken Wings (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Corned Beef (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Deli Ham (Sliced)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Deli Roast Beef? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Deli Turkey (Sliced)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Duck (Raw)? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Ground Beef (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Ground Beef (Raw)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Ground Turkey (Raw)? 4–6 months
Can you freeze Ham (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Hot Dogs (Unopened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Italian Sausage (Raw)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Lamb (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Meatballs (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Pepperoni (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Pork Chops (Raw)? 4–6 months
Can you freeze Pork Ribs (Raw)? 4–6 months
Can you freeze Pork Shoulder (Raw)? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Pork Tenderloin (Raw)? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Prosciutto (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Rotisserie Chicken? 4–6 months
Can you freeze Salami (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Sausage (Raw)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Steak (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Turkey (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Turkey Breast (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Veal (Raw)? 9–12 months
Can you freeze Venison (Raw)? 9–12 months

Seafood

Food Freezer guidance
Can you freeze Anchovies (Canned, Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Canned Tuna (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Catfish (Raw)? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Ceviche? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Clams (Cooked)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Clams (Raw)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Cod (Raw)? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Crab (Raw)? 3–6 months
Can you freeze Crab Meat (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Halibut (Raw)? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Imitation Crab? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Lobster (Cooked)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Lobster (Raw)? 3–6 months
Can you freeze Mackerel (Raw)? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Mussels (Raw)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Octopus (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Oysters (Cooked)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Oysters (Raw)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Salmon (Cooked)? 3–6 months
Can you freeze Salmon (Raw)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Sardines (Canned, Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Scallops (Raw)? 3–6 months
Can you freeze Shrimp (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Shrimp (Raw)? 3–6 months
Can you freeze Smoked Salmon? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Smoked Trout? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Squid (Raw)? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Sushi? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Tilapia (Raw)? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Trout (Raw)? 6–9 months

Dairy & Eggs

Food Freezer guidance
Can you freeze Almond Milk (Opened)? 3 months
Can you freeze Blue Cheese? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Brie Cheese? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Butter? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Buttermilk? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Cottage Cheese? 3 months
Can you freeze Eggs (Raw, In Shell)? Not recommended
Can you freeze Evaporated Milk (Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Feta Cheese? 3 months
Can you freeze Fresh Mozzarella? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Goat Cheese? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Gouda Cheese? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Hard Cheese (Cheddar, Parmesan)? 6–8 months
Can you freeze Heavy Cream (Unopened)? 4 months
Can you freeze Ice Cream? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Kefir? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Lactose Free Milk? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Mascarpone Cheese? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Milk (Whole)? 3–6 months
Can you freeze Oat Milk (Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Parmesan (Block)? 1 year
Can you freeze Provolone Cheese? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Ricotta Cheese? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Skim Milk? 3 months
Can you freeze Soft Cheese (Brie, Mozzarella)? Not recommended
Can you freeze Soy Milk (Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Sweetened Condensed Milk (Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Swiss Cheese? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Whipped Cream? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Yogurt? 1–2 months

Fruits

Food Freezer guidance
Can you freeze Apricots? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Banana? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Blackberries? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Blueberries? 8–12 months
Can you freeze Cantaloupe (Cut)? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Cherries? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Clementines? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Cranberries? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Dates? 1 year
Can you freeze Dragon Fruit? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Figs? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Fresh Coconut (Cut)? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Grapefruit? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Grapes? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Honeydew (Cut)? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Kiwi? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Mango? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Nectarines? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Papaya? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Passion Fruit? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Peaches? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Pears? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Pineapple (Cut)? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Plums? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Pomegranate? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Pre Cut Fruit Mix? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Raspberries? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Red Grapes? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Strawberries? 6–8 months
Can you freeze Tangerines? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Watermelon (Cut)? 10–12 months

Vegetables

Food Freezer guidance
Can you freeze Artichokes? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Arugula? 8–10 months
Can you freeze Asparagus? 8–10 months
Can you freeze Baby Carrots? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Beets? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Bell Pepper? 6–8 months
Can you freeze Bok Choy? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Broccoli? 8–12 months
Can you freeze Brussels Sprouts? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Butternut Squash? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Cabbage? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Carrots? 8–12 months
Can you freeze Cauliflower? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Collard Greens? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Corn On The Cob? 8–10 months
Can you freeze Eggplant? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Fennel? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Fresh Basil? 8–10 months
Can you freeze Green Beans? 8–10 months
Can you freeze Green Onions? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Kale? 8–10 months
Can you freeze Leeks? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Lettuce? Not recommended
Can you freeze Mushrooms (Raw)? 8–9 months
Can you freeze Okra? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Parsnips? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Pre Cut Vegetables? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Prepared Salad (Bagged)? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Radishes? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Rutabaga? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Snow Peas? 8–10 months
Can you freeze Spinach (Raw)? 8–12 months
Can you freeze Spring Mix Salad? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Sugar Snap Peas? 8–10 months
Can you freeze Sweet Corn? 8–10 months
Can you freeze Turnips? 10–12 months
Can you freeze Watercress? 8–10 months
Can you freeze Zucchini? 10–12 months

Grains & Bakery

Food Freezer guidance
Can you freeze All Purpose Flour? 2 years
Can you freeze Bagels? 3–6 months
Can you freeze Baking Powder? 1 year
Can you freeze Baking Soda? 1 year
Can you freeze Barley (Dry)? 2 years
Can you freeze Bread? 3–6 months
Can you freeze Breakfast Cereal (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Brown Rice (Dry)? 2 years
Can you freeze Brown Sugar? 1 year
Can you freeze Bulgur (Dry)? 2 years
Can you freeze Cocoa Powder? 1 year
Can you freeze Cornmeal (Dry)? 2 years
Can you freeze Couscous (Dry)? 2 years
Can you freeze Crackers (Opened)? 8–12 months
Can you freeze Croissants? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Dry Pasta? 2 years
Can you freeze Dry Yeast? 1 year
Can you freeze English Muffins? 3–6 months
Can you freeze Frozen Waffles (Store Bought)? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Granola (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Instant Oatmeal (Dry)? 2 years
Can you freeze Pancakes (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Pita Bread? 3–6 months
Can you freeze Powdered Sugar? 1 year
Can you freeze Pretzels? 8–12 months
Can you freeze Quinoa (Dry)? 2 years
Can you freeze Tortillas? 7–8 months
Can you freeze Trail Mix (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze White Rice (Dry)? 2 years

Leftovers & Prepared

Food Freezer guidance
Can you freeze Baked Ziti (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Beef Stew (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Beets (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Broccoli (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Burrito (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Cauliflower (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Chicken Nuggets (Cooked)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Chili (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Coleslaw? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Cooked Beans? 1–6 months
Can you freeze Corn (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Cottage Pie (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Curry (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Deviled Eggs? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Dumplings (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Egg Salad? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Eggplant (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Fish Sticks (Cooked)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Fried Rice? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Frozen Pizza (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Gravy (Cooked)? 4–6 months
Can you freeze Gravy (From Mix, Prepared)? 4–6 months
Can you freeze Green Beans (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Hummus (Homemade)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Lasagna (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Leftover Pizza? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Leftover Rice? 1–6 months
Can you freeze Leftover Soup? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Mac And Cheese (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Mashed Potatoes (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Meatloaf (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Oatmeal (Cooked)? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Pasta (Cooked)? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Pot Roast (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Potato Salad? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Quesadilla (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Quinoa (Cooked)? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Roasted Vegetables? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Shepherd'S Pie (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Spring Rolls (Cooked)? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Squash (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Stir Fry (Cooked)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Stuffing (Cooked)? 1–2 months
Can you freeze Tacos (Cooked Filling)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Tempeh? 6–9 months
Can you freeze Tofu (Opened)? 4–6 months
Can you freeze Tuna Salad? 1–2 months
Can you freeze White Rice (Cooked)? 1–6 months
Can you freeze Zucchini (Cooked)? 2–3 months

Condiments & Oils

Food Freezer guidance
Can you freeze Alfredo Sauce (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Applesauce (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze BBQ Sauce (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Beef Broth (Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Capers (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Chicken Broth (Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Coconut Milk (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Curry Paste (Opened)? 6–12 months
Can you freeze Enchilada Sauce (Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Fish Sauce (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Guacamole (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Hot Sauce (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Hummus (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Jam (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Maple Syrup (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Marinara Sauce (Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Mustard (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Olives (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Peanut Butter (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Pesto (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Pickles (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Pumpkin Puree (Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Relish (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Salsa (Opened)? 2–3 months
Can you freeze Soy Sauce (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Sriracha (Opened)? 1 year
Can you freeze Tahini (Opened)? 6–12 months
Can you freeze Tomato Paste (Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Vegetable Broth (Opened)? 3–4 months
Can you freeze Vinegar? 1 year
Can you freeze Worcestershire Sauce (Opened)? 1 year

Freezer quality depends on packaging, temperature stability, and how the food was handled before freezing. For safety-sensitive foods, check the linked food page and discard anything with unsafe temperature history or spoilage signs. Last updated 2026-07-22.