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IN IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 ° to 40°1:. 0°F.
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef&Lamb).....
Roasts(Pork& Veal).....
Steaks (Beef) ...........
Chops (Lomb) ..........
Chops (Pork) ..........
Ground & Stew Meats ......
Variety Meats ....
Sausage (Pork) ........
Processed Meats
Bacon ...............
Frankfurters.............
Ham(Whole) ..........
Hom(Half) ...........
Ham (Slices) .........
Luncheon Meats .....
Sausage (Smoked) ......
Sausage(Dry & Semi-Dry)
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
MeatDishes ...........
Gravy&Meat Broth ....
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole)
Chicken (Pieces) ........
Turkey (Pieces) ........
Duck & Goose (Whole) .....
Giblets ...............
3to5 6t012
3 to5 4 to 8
3 to 5 6 to 12
3to5 6to9
3 to S 3 to 4
1 to2 3to4
I to2 3to4
I to2 1 to2
7 1
7 %
7 I to2
3to5 I to2
3 1 to2
3 to 5 Freezing
7 not recom-
14 to 21 mended°
3 to 4 2 to 3
1 to2 21o3
I to 2 12
I to2 9
1 to2 6
1 to2 6
1 to2 3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) ] to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ...... 3 to 4 1
Cooked Poultry Dishes .... 3 to 4 4 to 6
Fried Chicken ............ 3 to 4 4
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Mostfruitsandvegetables............... 8-t2months
Leanfish ........................... 6-8months
Fattyfish,rollsandbreads,
soups,stew,casseroles ............. 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Icecream (original carton) ............ 1month 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:
e Always remove store wrappings,
e 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.
e Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold0
e Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if
you wish.
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers--
they've been designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of produce,
o Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness.
o As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged
vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping.
To store ice cream--Fine-quality ice cream, with
high cream content, will normally require slightly
lower temperatures than more "airy" already-
packaged brands with low cream content_
o 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.
a The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly
colder than the front.
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
especially for freezing; they're readily available at
most food stores.
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