How long does lamb (leg steaks) keep?
Lamb (leg steaks): 3 to 5 days in the fridge and 4 to 12 months in the freezer.
Freezer times are for best quality. Food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe indefinitely, but its taste and texture fade.
- Fridge
- 3 to 5 daysFrom the day you buy it
- Freezer
- 4 to 12 monthsFor best quality
Cooking tips
- Cook 4 inches from heat.
Cooking times
| Method | Size | Oven | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broil/Grill | 0.75 inches | 14 to 18 minutes |
More meat
Cooked meat and meat dishes
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 2 to 3 months
Raw steaks
Fridge: 3 to 5 days · Freezer: 6 to 12 monthsRaw chops
Fridge: 3 to 5 days · Freezer: 4 to 6 monthsRaw roasts
Fridge: 3 to 5 days · Freezer: 4 to 12 months
Opened hot dogs
Fridge: 1 week · Freezer: 1 to 2 monthsUnopened hot dogs
Fridge: 2 weeks · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Opened lunch meat
Fridge: 3 to 5 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 monthsUnopened lunch meat
Fridge: 2 weeks · Freezer: 1 to 2 monthsSources
- USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data (version 128) Storage times and tips
- FoodKeeper app on FoodSafety.gov
- USDA FSIS safe minimum internal temperature chart Cooking temperature
General U.S. guidance from public USDA data. It is not a promise that a food is safe: if it smells, looks or feels wrong, throw it out.
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