STORING FROZEN FOOD STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOD
Storage times given in this chart are only a
guide. For best use of freezer space, keep fro-
zen foods for short times. Use, then replace as
needed.
Bread .......................... 2 months
Cooked Dishes ............... 2-3 months
Fish and Seafoods
Fresh ......................... 6months
Commercially Frozen ...... l-3 months
Fruits ........................... 6months
Ice Cream ....................... 1 month
Concentrated Juice .......... 4-6 months
Meats
Bacon ................ Less than 1 month
Pork roasts, chops .......... 3-4 months
The freezer section is designed for storage of com-
Sausage .................... 1-2 months
mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at Beef, veal, lamb roasts ....... 6 months
home. Ground meat ................ 1-2 months
Poultry ..................... 3-4 months
Vegetables .................... 6 months
Ice Cream Store in the freezer. Once the
package is opened, place a piece of aluminum
foil or waxed paper smoothly against the surface.
This will prevent ice crystals from forming.
Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door
Remember to package and seal carefully. The shelf or in the freezer. If you plan to store it for a long
only big secret to home freezing is airtight pack-
ages. Packages or containers should be sealed to time, re-wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
Frozen Me&* .The following hints will help
keep natural moisture in and air out. Heavy-duty keep the quality in your frozen meats:
aluminum freezer foil, kraft paper with cellophane
1. Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition.
coating, special freezer bags, jars and cartons are 2. Use only the recommended wrapping
all good. You can also get a special freezer-
package tape at most places that sell freezing and materials.
3. Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap-
canning supplies. ping it. Trim off excess fat and remove bones
when practical. Meat should not be salted
because salt shortens freezer life.
4. Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air as
IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to qulck-
possible.
freeze any large quantlty of food. leave enough 5. Label and date it.
space for alr to circulate around packages. Be
careful to leave enough room at the front so the 6. Refreezing defrosted meat is not
recommended.
door can close tightly. Frozen Soups, Juices .Store on freezer door
shelf or in the freezer.
*Courtesy of National Live Stock and Meat Board
*Courtesy of U.S.D.A. |
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