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Canned Ham.
Store In refrigerator unless the la
bel says It’s okay to store on the shelf. Do not freeze.
Fresh Poutfry
.Loosely wrap In waxed paper or
plostlc wrap The plastic wrap on poultry, as pur-
chased, may be used for storage.
STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AN0 CURED MEAT-
Type
Approxfmate lime
(days)
Variety Meats
1 to 2
Chicken
1 to 2
Ground Beef
1 to 2
Steaks and Roasts
3 to 5
Cured Meats .._._..._....
7 to 10
Bacon .._..._..._.._..._......... 5to7
ColdCuts . . . . .._....._...._... 3to5
‘If meat IS to be stored longer than the times given.
follow the dIrectIons for freeztng
NOTE:
Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
same dav OS ourchased
Eggs
.Store without washing In the original car-
ton or use the Utility Bin that came with your
refrigerator.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons For best storage, place
milk on Interior shelf.
Beverages.
.Wipe bottles and cans Store on a
door shelf or inside the refngerator.
Butter
.Keep opened butter in covered dish or In
the Butter Compartment. When storing an extra sup-
ply, wrap In freezer packaging and freeze.
Cheese
.Store in the original wrapping until
you are ready to use it. Once opened, re-wrap
tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Condlments
Store small jars and bottles (cat-
sup, mustard, jelly, olives] on the door shelves where
they are In easy reach.
leftovers
..Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or
aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and
transferring food odors. Plastic containers with tight
lids ore fine. too.
STORING FROZEN FOOD
The freezer section is deslgned for storage of com-
mercially frozen foods and for freezlng foods at
home.
Packaging
-The secret of successful freezlng IS
In the packaging The wrap you use must be olr,
moisture and vapor proof The way you close and
seal the package must not allow air, moisture or
vapors in or out.
RIgId polyethylene (plastic) containers with tight-
fitting IIds, straight-sided canning freezlng jars,
heavy-duty aluminum foil, plustlc-coated paper and
non-permeable plastic wraps (such as Saran] are
recommended Note Heat-sealed bolllng bugs are
easy to use and can be used by themselves or as
carton liners
IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to quick-
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.
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STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOD
Storage times given in this chart are only a
guide. For best use of freezer space, keep fro-
zen foods for short times Use, then replace as
needed.
Bread ..........................
2 months
Cooked Dishes
...............
2-3 months
Fish and Seafoods
Fresh .........................
6months
Commercially Frozen
...... l-3 months
Fruits ...........................
6months
Ice Cream
....................... 1 month
Concentrated Juice
.......... 4-6 months
Meats
Bacon
................ Less than 1 month
Pork roasts, chops
.......... 3-4 months
Sausage
.......... _, ........ 1-2 months
Beef, veal, lamb roasts
....... 6 months
Ground meat
................ 1-2 months
Poultry
..................... 3-4 months
Vegetables
.................... 6months
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Ice Cream
.Store in the freezer.
Once The Pack-
age IS opened, place a piece of aluminum foil or
waxed paper smoothly against the Ice cream sur-
face This will prevent Ice crystals from formlng
Packaged Frozen Food
Store on freezer door
shelf or in the freezer. If you plan to store it for a long
time, re-wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
Frozen
Meats. .The followlng hunts will help
keep the quality in your frozen meats.
1.
Freeze meat while fresh and tn top condition.
2. Use only the recommended wrapping
matertals.
3. Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap-
ping it. Trim off excess fat and remove bones
when practical. Meat should not be salted
because salt shortens freezer life.
4. Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air as
possible
5. Label and date tt.
6. Refreezing defrosted meat is not
recommended
Frozen Soups, Juices
.Store on freezer door
shelf or in the freezer
“Courtesy of National Live Stock
and Meat Board
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