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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°F. O°F.
(2° to 4°c.) (-18°c.)
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb) ............... 3 to 5 6 to 12
Roasts(Pork & Veal) .................... 3 to 5 4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) ................................... 3 to 5 6 to t 2
Chops (Lamb) ........................... 3 to 5 6 to 9
Chops (Pork} ........................... 3 to 5 3 to 4
Ground & Stew Meats ................. 1 to 2 3 to 4
Variety Meals ....................... 1 to 2 3 to 4
Sausage (Pork) ............................... 1 to 2 1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon ..................................... 7 1
Frankfurters..................................... 7 I/2
Ham (Whole) ............................ 7 t to 2
Ham (Half) ........................... 3 to 5 1 Io 2
Ham (Slices) ............................... 3 t lo 2
Luncheon Meats ..................... 3 to 5 Freezing
Sausage (Smoked) ...................... 7 not recom-
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ....... 14 lo 2 ! mended
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meals and
Meat Dishes ..................... 3 to 4 2 to 3
Gravy & Meat Broth ............... 1 to 2 2 to 3
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ....... I to 2 12
Chicken (Pieces) ...................... 1 to 2 9
Turkey (Pieces) ........................... 1 to 2 6
Duck & Goose (Whole) .............. 1 to 2 6
Giblets ................................ t to 2 3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) ...... ] lo 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) .................. 3 to 4 1
Cooked Poultry Dishes ............ 3 lo 4 4 to 6
Fried Chicken ................................. 3 lo 4 4
(Other' than for' meats & poultry} FREEZER
Most fruitsand vegetables ......................... 8-12 months
Leon fish ................................................... 6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ....................... 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) .................. 1 month max.
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage
times in your refrigerator will vary.. For meat and poultry
information, call the U.S. Dept.. of Agriculture at 800-
535-4555.
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.
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Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:
- Always remove store wrappings.
- 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.
- Pre_packaged cheese can be stored in its own
wrapping
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers-
they've been designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of produce
• Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness_
"As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged
vegetables can be stored in their originaf wrapping.
Tips on Freezing Foods
1. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.
2. Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after
picking. The sooner you do, the better the frozen
product will be, with less culling and sorting to do
3. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing.
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in
freezer_weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping
material) forming it carefully to the shape of the
contents_.This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of
the package to provide a good, lasting seal..
Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods to 12
pounds (5 kg) ata time..
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.
* 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,
For Convenience._
• Store like things together. This saves both time and
electricity because you can find foods faster
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