Food Storage Suggestions

Suggested Storage Times

 

 

DAYS

MONTHS

 

 

IN

IN

Eating

quality drops

REFRIGERATOR

FREEZER

after

time shown

AT

AT

 

 

35 ° to 40°F.

O°F.

Fresh Meats

Roasts

(Beef

g Lamb)

3

to

5

6 to

12

Roasts

(Pork

& Veal)

3

to

S

4

to 8

Steaks

(Beef)

.............

3

to

S

6 to 12

Chops

(Lamb)

3

to

5

6

to 9

Chops

(Pork)

...............

3 to

5

3

to

4

Ground

8, Stew Meats

1 to

2

3

to

4

Variety

Meats

..............

1 to

2

3

to

4

Sausage (Pork)

1 to

2

1 to 2

Processed Meats

 

 

Bacon

7

1

Frankfurters

7

_/=

Ham

(Whole)

7

1 to 2

Ham

(Half)

3 to S

1 to 2

Ham

(Slices)

3

I to 2

Luncheon

Meats

3 to 5

Freezing

Sausage

(Smoked)

7

not recom-

Sausage

(Dry & Semi_Dry) ,

14 to 21

mended°

Cooked Meats

 

 

 

 

Cooked

Meats

and

 

 

 

 

Meat

Dishes

...........

3

to 4

2

to 3

Gravy

8, Meat

Broth

1

to 2

2

to 3

Fresh

Poultry

 

 

 

 

 

Chicken

8, Turkey (Whole)

,

I to 2

12

Chicken

(Pieces)

 

 

I

to 2

9

Turkey

(Pieces)

............

 

I

to 2

6

Duck

8'Goose

(Whole)

 

....

!

to 2

6

Giblets

...................

 

 

 

 

1 to 2

3

Cooked

Poultry

 

 

 

 

 

Pieces

(Covered

with

Broth)

I

to 2

6

Pieces

(Not

 

Covered)

......

 

3 to 4

1

Cooked

Poultry

Dishes ,

_ _

3 to 4

4 to 6

Fried

Chicken

............

 

 

3 io 4

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)

I

month max.

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage times in your refrigerator will 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 me=is, f_sh and poultry:

Always remove store wrappings°

e 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.

•Stere pro-packagedcheese in its own wrapping if you wish_

To store roger=hies, use the vegetable drawers-- they've been designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce,

o Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness,

•As a further aid to freshness, pro-packagedvegetables can be stored in their original wrapping,

3"ostore ice ere=m--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 wilt be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving femperatureo

•The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder than the front_

Tips on freezing foods

There are three essential requirements for efficient

...............o"

1.Initial qu=llty. Freeze only top-qualityfoods, 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 will be. You'llsave 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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Sears 51271, 51278 manual Food Storage Suggestions, Suggested Storage Times
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