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myLot reputation of 88/100. rave700 (113)   ranked 1,044 out of 8,330 in cooking3 months ago

I have 3-month old chicken. Is that safe to eat?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 51/100. Gargoyle0134 (1251)   ranked 1,955 out of 8,330 in cooking   3 months ago

Yup! 3 months is fine.


myLot reputation of 88/100. rave700 (113)   ranked 1,044 out of 8,330 in cooking  3 months ago

do you think the chicken will still taste good?...


myLot reputation of 81/100. sherlock27 (795)   ranked 1,477 out of 8,330 in cooking  3 months ago

I don't like to keep chicken in the freezer if I can help it. I usually only buy it when I know I'm going to cook it that day or the next. I find that after it's frozen there are dark blood spots through out that just don't look very appealing to me. I also think the meat gets tough, especially if it's frozen for long periods of time.


nehenderson (74)   ranked 291 out of 8,330 in cooking  2 months ago

Freeezing chicken is a very safe way to store it. Freezing doesnot change the taste or texture of chicken if it is frozen properly and kept frozen at the proper temperature.

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2. myLot reputation of 98/100. sharay (874)   ranked 770 out of 8,330 in cooking   3 months ago

the maximum time limit i have kept them inside is just 3 days or sometimes rarely for about one week, not more than that because i feel the taste changes from that of the fresh ones,

i think people normally keep them anywhere from 6 to 12 months if it remains in the freezer, you have to wrap it accordingly in order to prevent freezer burn, so i hope three months should be fine

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. applefreak (1292)   ranked 1,366 out of 8,330 in cooking   3 months ago

it depends on how it was handled before. when you got it from the supermarket, did you freeze it immediately? was it ever thawed in the transportation process. if it was frozen all the way, i'd say it's safe to eat it. just out of curiousity, why did you keep it for so long. sorry if it seems rude to ask.;p

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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. lilybug (8078)   ranked 6 out of 8,330 in cooking   3 months ago

Most of what I have ever read about freezing things says that frozen meat is good for up to 3 months. I think that as long as it was still fresh when it went into the freezer then it should be fine. You will want to take it out and use it soon though or it may start to get freezer burn.

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5. myLot reputation of 92/100. CraftyCorner (2209)   ranked 1,853 out of 8,330 in cooking   3 months ago

Food frozen is suspended in time provided it doesn't thaw or get freezer burnt.

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6. myLot reputation of 98/100. Ruthep (2843)   ranked 223 out of 8,330 in cooking   3 months ago

You can keep poultry frozen for up to 9 months.
When my daughter was on WIC they gave my a food safety guide that I still have.
It will till be good. thumbup


myLot reputation of 88/100. rave700 (113)   ranked 1,044 out of 8,330 in cooking  3 months ago

does it taste awful?....wow that's long...i'm wondering what does it smell like when defrost...hmmnn???


myLot reputation of 98/100. Ruthep (2843)   ranked 223 out of 8,330 in cooking  3 months ago

As long as it has been well wrapped it is just fine.


myLot reputation of 88/100. rave700 (113)   ranked 1,044 out of 8,330 in cooking  2 months ago

sure about that huh?...


myLot reputation of 98/100. Ruthep (2843)   ranked 223 out of 8,330 in cooking  2 months ago

smells like chicken that has been frozen for a couple weeks.
As long as it hasn't gotten freezer burn it is good.
I have had chicken from the freezer that has been there probably 6 months and that tasted good.

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7. myLot reputation of 97/100. deebomb (6848)   ranked 4 out of 8,330 in cooking   3 months ago

Yes a chicken that has been in the freezer for 3 month is safe to eat. After it has been defrosted and cooked of course(HAHA). Look at the chicken to see if it has freezer burn. To see if the chicken has freezer burn look to see if the skin is very white and dull looking. Freezer burn can cause the chicken to become tough and dried out. It will taste spoiled. Freezer burn is caused by being exposed to to much oxygen. When you want to put something in the freezer for and extended period of time wrap it tightly with at least a couple of layers of saran wrap before putting it in a freezer bag. The saran wrap will keep the oxygin frm the food.

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8. myLot reputation of 85/100. scorpiobites (170)   ranked 8,099 out of 8,330 in cooking   3 months ago

Yes,still good we can still use it after 6 months as long as it is nicely frozen.It's proven by myself.


myLot reputation of 88/100. rave700 (113)   ranked 1,044 out of 8,330 in cooking  3 months ago

...whew?...6 mos?...can't imagine...3 mos is too long for me already...does it still taste good?

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9. myLot reputation of 94/100. mrghill (1233)   ranked 2,389 out of 8,330 in cooking   3 months ago

I'm not sure how long meat can last in a frozen state. I've had some beef steaks recently that probably died back in the 1980's and It tasted like I expected when it was cooked.
I'm sure if that chicken was in a cryogenic state it's in good shape, but you'll never beat fresh meat for great taste. Ask any cannibal.


myLot reputation of 88/100. rave700 (113)   ranked 1,044 out of 8,330 in cooking  2 months ago

..haha..you're right no other frozen meat can beat the taste of a real fresh meat....

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10. nehenderson (74)   ranked 291 out of 8,330 in cooking   2 months ago

Yes it is perfectly safe to eat. It can be kept frozen for 6 months and still be very good. After that time it can become freezer burned and that will change the taste and texture of the meat.

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