Freezing food in your freezer
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 FREEZEAT ONE TIME*
Size of | Meat or | \Vegetables | |
Freezer | Fish | or zrw | |
15CJ | fi | 3(! IDS | r4t 0s |
,433 | L; | ll’t.KCJ, | ‘i’J?‘“g) |
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‘These amounts are based on USDA recommen- dations If too many packages of unfrozen food are packed at one trme Into the freezer, the rate of freezing IStoo slow Poor qualrty products result
1.Cut sheet of wrapping material about one- third longer than distance around food to be wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur- face with food in center of sheet.
2.Bring front and back of wrapping together and fold in toward food, making at least two
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3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
Packaging and sealing food...
Airtight packaging is important in freezing foods. Containers and wrappings should be moisture and
out
Freezer burn can result if food is not properly wrapped. When this happens, food dehydrates 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.
Use
See the “Freezer Guide” for complete Infor- mation and tips on home freezing.
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