You can freeze meat for quite a while. Here’s a rundown from the FDA: Poultry, whole – 1 year Poultry, parts – 9 months Bacon – 1 month Sausage – 1-2 months Steaks – 6-12 months Chops – 4-6 months Roasts – 4-12 months Lean fish – 6-8 months Fatty fish – 2-3 months