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Canned
Ham.
Store In refngeratcx
unless the la-
bel says It's dray
to store on the shelf. Do not freeze.
Fresh Poultry.
Loosen
the market
wrapping
and
store
tn the
supermarket
tray,
or loosely
wrap
In
waxed
paper
or plastic
wrap.
STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT
We
Approximate
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 1 Cl
Bacon
_.__....._._._..............
5to7
Cold
Cuts
_.._..__._..............
3to5
If meat
IS to
be
stored
longer
than
the times
given.
follow
the dIrectIons
for freezlng
NOTE:
Fresh fish and
shellflsh
should
be used the
same
day
as purchased.
Milk, Beverages
Wipe
milk cartons
and
bot-
Eggs
Store wlthout
washing
In the origInal
car-
tles. Store on a door
shelf
or Inside
the refrigerator
ton
or use
the
Utility
Bin that
came
with
your
refrigerator.
Door shelves.wlll
hold a half-gallon
(1.9 Ilter) carton
Butter
Store what
you might
use In a day
on
the serving
dish in the Butter
Compartment
When
you
have
extra,
wrap
in freezer
packaglng
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.
Condiments
.Store small jars and bottles
(cat-
sup, mustard,
Jelly, oltves)
on the door shelves
where
they are in easy
reach.
Leftovers
Always
cover
leftovers
with
plastic
wrap
or aluminum
foil to keep
food
from drying
out
Plastic
containers
with tight lids are fine, too.
STORING FROZEN FOOD
The freezer
section
is designed
to keep frozen food
at temperatures
near 0°F (-17.8"C.).
You can also use
your freezer
to freeze
food
at home.
Remember
to package
and
seal
carefully.
The only
big
secret
to home
freezlng
is airtight
packages
Packages
or containers
should
be
sealed
to keep
natural
moisture
in and
air
out.
Heavy-duty
aluminum
freezer
foil, kraft
paper
with
cellophane
coating,
special
freezer
bags,
jars and
cartons
are all good
You can
also
get
a special
freezer-package
tape
at most
places
that
sell
freezlng
and
canning
supplies.
IMPORTANT: Do not expect
your treezer
to qulck-
freeze any large quantity
of food. leave
enough
space
for alr to circulate
around
packages.
Be
careful
to leave
enough
room at the front so the
door can close tightly.
STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOD
Times given
In this chart
are meant
only as a
guide
to storage
times
A wiser
use of freezer
space
IS to keep
foods
a shorter
time
and
replace
as needed.
Bread
,.._._.,.,_,.._._._.._....
2 months
Cooked
Dishes
2-3 months
Fish and Seafoods
Bacon
Less than 1 month
Pork roasts, chops
3-4 months
Sausage
_. _.
_. _.
1-2 months
Fresh _.._._..._,..___._.._....
6months
Beef, veal,
lamb
roasts
6 months
Commercially
Frozen
1-3 months
Fruits
6 months
Ground
meat
_.
l-2 months
Ice Cream
Poultry
.
3-4 months
1 month
Concentrated
Juice..
4-6 months
Vegetables
6 months
Meats
Ice
Cream
Store
in the
freezer
Once
the
package
IS opened,
place
a piece
of aluminum
foil or waxed
paper
smoothly
against
the surface
This WI/I prevent
Ice crystals
from forming
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
In top condltlon
2. Use
only
the
recommended
wrapping
materials.
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
It.
6. Refreezing
defrosted
meat
IS
not
recommended.
Frozen
Soups,
Juices
Store
on freezer
door
shelf or in the freezer
*Courtesy
of NotIonal
Live Stock
and Meat Board
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