We all have those mildly suspect cans of meat dwelling in the depths of our pantries, unsure of how long they've been there and what we'll actually find inside if we ever open them up. Canned meat and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Almost every home cook has eyeballed the tins in their pantry and asked themselves how long canned meat can really last until it's no good.

Loading up your pantry with canned goods is resourceful, but what if you forget about one way in the back? How long past its expiration date will it last?

A top down view of several silver and gold ring-pull type cans on a pale blue background - The_burtons / Getty Images It's hard to believe now, but canned food was a revolution in its day. Invented in ...