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TIPS ON FREEZING FOODS
• Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.
• Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after picking
to retain quality.
, Use food wraps or storage bags designed
especially for freezing.
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,
• It will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature control
setting to keep your ice cream at the ricjht serving
temperature.
• The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder
than the front.
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap welt in
freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping
material) forming it carefully to the shape of the
contents, This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of
the package to provide a good. lasting seal,
Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.
SUGGESTED STORAGE TIMES
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in
quality and age; consequently, safe storage times in your
refrigerator will vary° For meat and poultry information,
call the Uo& Depto of Agriculture at 800-535-4555.
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..
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REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
Product 40°F (4°0) 0°F (-18°C)
Eggs
Fresh, in shell ............................ 3 weeks Don't freeze
Hardcooked ..............................1 week Don't freeze well
Egg substitutes, opened .......3 days Don't freeze
unopened ..............................10 days 1 year
TV Dinners, Frozen Casseroles
Keep frozen until ready to serve ..............3-4 months
Dell & Vacuum-Packed Products
Store-prepared
(or homemade) salads_..,_,3-5 days This product does
not freeze well.
Mayonnaise, commercial
Refrigerate after opening ...... 2 months Don't freeze
Ground Meats
Ground beef, turkey,
chicken, pork ......................... 1-2 days 3-4 months
Hotdogs & Lunch Meats
Hotdogs, opened package ,_t week
unopened package* ............. 2 weeks
Lunch meats, opened ............. 3-5 days
unopened* ............................... 2 weeks
Bacon & Sausage
Bacon ............................................. 7 days 1 month
Sausage, raw from
pork, beef, turkey ................... 1-2 days 1-2 months
Precooked smoked
breakfast links, patties ..... 7 days 1-2 months
Ham
Canned shelf stable ................Shetf 2 years
(Room Temperature)
Label says keep refrigerated_6-9 months Don't freeze
Fully cooked--whole ................ 7 days 1-2 months
Fully cooked---
half, and slices ..................... 3-5 days I-2 months
Fresh Meat
Beef, steaks, roasts .................. 3-5 days 6-12 months
Pork, chops, roasts ..................... 3-5 days 4-6 months
Lamb, chops, roasts .................. 3-5 days 6-9 months
Veal, roast ........................................ 3-5 days 4-6 months
Meat Leftovers
Cocked meat and meat
dishes, soups and stews ._3-4 days 2.3 months
Gravy and meat broth
..............
1-2 days 2.3 months
Fresh Poultry
Chicken or turkey, whole .......... I-2 days 1 year
Chicken or turkey, pieces ....... i -2 days 9 months
Cooked Poultry, Leftover
Fried chicken ............................. 3-4 days 4 months
Cooked poultry .......................... 3-4 days 4--6 months
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables .......................... 8--t2 months
Lean fish .......................................................... 6 -8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ....................... 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
ice cream (original carton) .................... 1 month max.
* But not more than one week after the sell-by dates.
In freezer wrap
1-2 months