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Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested Storage 'Times
Eating quality drops
after time shown
DAYS MONTHS
iN IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 ° to 40°h 0°F.
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef_Lamb)..... 3 to 5
Roasts(Pork 8,Veal) .... 3 to5
Steaks(Beef) ........... 3 to5
Chops(Lamb) ........ 3 to5
Chops(Pork) .......... 3 to5
Ground &StewMeats ..... 1to 2
Variety Meats ........... 1to 2
Sausage(Pork).......... 1to2
Processed Meats
Bacon............... 7
Frankfurters ......... 7
Ham(Whole) ........... 7
Ham(Half) ........... 3 to5
Ham(Slices) ......... 3
Luncheon Meats ......... 3 to5
Sausage (Smoked) ....... 7
Sausage(Dry&Semi-Dry) 14to21
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes .......... 3to 4
Gravy &MeatBroth ..... ] to 2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) 1to 2
Chicken(Pieces) ......... I to2
Turkey(Pieces)...... i to2
Duck &Goose(Whole) . 1to2
Giblets ................. 1to2
6to 12
4 to8
6to 12
6to9
3t04
3 to4
3 to4
1 to2
t
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1to2
1to2
1to2
Freezing
not recom-
mended
2t03
2t03
12
9
6
6
3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2 6
Pieces(NotCovered)...... 3 to4 1
Cooked Poultry Dishes .... 3 to4 4to6
Fried Chicken .......... 3to4 4
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables .............. 8-12months
Lean fish .......................... 6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ............. 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) ............ 1month max,
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage
times in your refrigerator wilt vary_
New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your local Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:
• Always remove store wrappings,
o Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate
immediately°
To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or
aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag°
• Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.
o Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if
you wish_
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers--
they've been designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of producer
o Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness.
e As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged
vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping_
To store ice cream--Fine-quality ice cream, with
high cream content, will normally require slightly
lower temperatures than more "airy" already*
packaged brands with low cream content.
o It will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature
control setting to keep your ice cream at the right
serving temperature_
• The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly
colder than the front_
Tips on freezing foods
There are three essential requirements for efficient
home freezing.
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods.
Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality°
2. Speed, The quicker fruits and vegetables are
frozen after picking, the better the frozen product
wilt be, You'll save time, too, with less culling and
sorting to do.
3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed
especially for freezing: they're readily available at
most food stores°
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