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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 & Lamb) ..................... 3 to 5 6 to 12
Roasts(Pork & Veal) .............................3 lo 5 4 to B
Steaks (Beef) ................................... 3 to 5 6 to 12
Chops (Lamb) ................................. 3 to 5 6 to 9
Chops (Pork) ..................................... 3 to 5 3 to 4
Ground & Slew Meats ................. t to2 3 to 4
Variety Meats ................................ I to 2 3 to 4
Sausage (Pork) ................................. 1 to 2 ] to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon ........................................... 7 I
Frankfurters ................................ 7 1/2
Ham (Whole) ................................... 7 I to 2
Ham (Half) .................................. 3 to 5 I to 2
Ham (Slices) ....................................... 3 1to 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 to3
Gravy & Meat Brolh ......................... I to 2 2 to 3
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) .......... ] to 2 12
Chicken (Pieces) ........................ I to 2 9
Turkey (Pieces) ................................. 1 to 2 6
Duck & Goose (Whole) ............... I to 2 6
Giblels ........................................ 1 to2 3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) ......... 1 to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ....................... 3 to 4 1
Cooked Poultry Dishes ................ 3 to 4 4 to6
Fried Chicken .................................. 3 to 4 4
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fluffs and vegetables ............................... 8-12 months
Lean fish ............................................................. 6-8 months
Fattyfish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles .................................. 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original cation) ............................. 1 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 meats, fish and poultry:
"Always remove store wrappings,
• 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_
" Store pre-packaged cheese in itsown wrapping if you
wish_
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers-
they've been designed to preserve the natural moisture
and freshness of produce,
" Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain
crispness.
• As a Furtheraid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetables
can be stored in their original wrapping,
To store ice cream-Fine-qua)ity ice cream, with high
cream content, will normally require slightly lower
temperatures than more "airy" already-packaged
brands with low cream contenL
• It will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature control
setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving
temperature,
• The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder
than the fronL
Tips on freezing foods
There are three essential requirements for efficient home
freezing,
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top.quality foods, 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'll
save time, too, with less culling and sorting to do_
3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed
especia}ly for freezing; they're readily available at most
food stores,
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