Canned Ham. Store In refrigerator unless the la- bel says It’s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze.
Fresh Poultry. Loosen the market wrapprng and
store rn the supermarket tray, or loosely wrap In waxed paper or plastic wrap
STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAND CUREDMEAT’
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Steaks | and Roosts |
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Cured | Meats |
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Bacon |
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Cold Cuts |
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‘If meat ISto be stored longer than the trmes giver
follow the dIrectIons for freerIng
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased
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STORING FROZEN FOOD
The freezer section ISdesigned for storage of corn-
mercrally frozen foods and for freezing foods at
home..
Packaging
in the packaging The wrap you use must be air, moisture and vapor proof. The way you close and
seal the package must not allow air, morsture or vapors in or out.
Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers with tight-
flttrng lids,
recommended. Note
easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton Ilners.
IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to qulck- freeze any large quantity of food. leave enough
space for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.
STORAGECHARTFORFROZENFOOD
Storage times given In this chart are only a guide For best use of freezer space. keep from zen foods for short times Use. then replace as needed
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shelf | or In the | freezer | If you | plan | to | store | It for a | long | ||||||
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Frozen | Meats’ |
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3.Prepare the meat for freezrng before wrap ping It. Trim off excess fat and remove bone:
when practical hneat should not be saltec because salt shortens freezer life
4.Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air a: posse ble
5.Label and date It
6.Refreezing defrosted meat IS not recommended.
Frozen Soups, Juices Store on freezer doo
shelf or in the freezer.
*Courtesy of NotIonal Love Stock and Meat Board ‘Courtesy of U S.D A