Unlike butcher paper, freezer paper comes with a special coating on one side that protects foods during freezer storage. This paper is extremely effective for storing meats, thanks to the coated moisture barrier on one side and the thick paper on the other side. Notes and dates can be written on the paper side to help with first in, first out freezer storage. Freezer paper is available with different time lengths of protection, including 3-6 months, 6-9 months and 9-15 months.