Have you ever wondered which you can freeze longer, chicken or beef? Well, you can freeze beef for longer periods of time. Chicken has a shorter freezer shelf life than beef because it has a higher ratio of unsaturated fats to saturated fats.
Unsaturated fats are more likely to turn rancid because of oxidation. The reason for this is that there are more hydrogen sites in unsaturated fat in which oxygen can attach. Beef is a lot higher in saturated fat than chicken, and it has almost no open spots.
So, the moral of the story is do not freeze your chicken as long as your beef, it won't last as long in your freezer. Ever wonder if you should salt your steak before cooking? Well, find out the answer here >> Should You Salt Your Steak Before Cooking?
