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Canning Meat
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Canned meat can last for many years when it has been properly handled and stored, giving it a longer shelf life than frozen meat.

How Long will Your Canned Foods Last?
http://preparedness.families.com/blog/how-long-will-your-canned-foods-last

Surprising to some, canned meats can last the longest. Most sources say they will keep for 2 to 5 years. Some sources say they will last even longer. I found a shocking story about a can of meat that was 118 years old. It was opened, analyzed, and found to still have most of the nutrients. It was still good after more than 100 years! You may not choose to eat canned meats that are this old, but likely yours will last more than the recommended five years.