Freezing food in your freezer
n | To wrap foods: |
When freezer has cooled to a safe storage
temperature, it may be loaded with frozen food.
When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see the following chart for the amount to freeze at one time.
POUNDS OF FOOD
TO FREEZE AT ONE TIME.
Size | of | Meat | or | Vegetables | |
Freezer | Fish | or | Fruit | ||
6 cu. | ft. | 12 Ibs. | 18 | Ibs. | |
(170 | L) | (5.4 | kg) | (8.1 kg1 | |
9 cu. | ft. | 18 Ibs. | 27 | Ibs. | |
(255 | L) | (8.1 kg] | (12.2 kg) | ||
These amounts are based on USDA recom-
mendations If too many packages of un- frozen food are packed at one time into the freezer, the rate of freezing is too slow. Poor quality products result.
1.Cut sheet of wrapping material about one- third longer than distance around food to
be wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat surface with food in center of sheet.
2.Bring front and back of wrapping to- gether and fold in toward food, making at least two one inch (2.5 cm] folds until food fits tightly against wrapping.
3.Crease ends close to food to eliminate air pot kets.
Packaging and Sealing Food...
Airtight packaging is important in freezing foods. Containers and wrappings should be
moisture and
Freezer burn can result if food is not prop- erly wrapped. When this happens food de- hydrates and is of poor quality.
4.Press all air from package. Fold each end over twice. Make sure fold is tight and
fasten against end of package with freezer tape.
Note: When packaging meats that have not been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect against tearing or puncturing.
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