Food Storage Guide
There is a correct way to package and store refrigeriated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps,
Storing fresh food
Wrap up or store food placed in the refrig- erator in airtight and
Leafy vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.
Vegetables with skins
(carrots, peppers)
Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic container.
Fruit
Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in their store container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Eggs
Store without washing in the original carton on interior shelf.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior shelf.
Cheese
Stc:#rein the original wrapping until you are resdy to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in l4astic wrap or aluminum foil.
hftovers
Colrer leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi- nul n foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can aIs13be used.
Mlsat
Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and
sta rage times.
APPROXIMATE TIME
‘IYPE | (DAYS) | |
(Zhicken | 1 to2 | |
l3ound beef | 1 to2 | |
!steaks and roasts | 3to | 5 |
C,>ureclmeats | 7to10 | |
I3acon | 5to | 7 |
c,:oldcuts | 3to | 5 |
EdVariety meats | 1 to 2 | |
V/hen storing meat longer than the times given, follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same dqr as purchased.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
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