Suggestedstorage times
for meat and pcdtry;:
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Him Mm’s
Roasts (Beef and Lamb). 3 to 5
6 to 12
Roasts (Pork and Veal). .. ..3 to 5
4 to 8
Steaks (Reef)
3 to 5
6 to 12
Chops (Lamb). ~~: : ~: : 3 to 5
6 to 9
Chops (Pork). .. ...3 to 5
3 to 4
Ground and Stew Meats. ..1 to 2
2 to 3
Variety Meats
.1 to 2
3 to 4
Sausage (Pork) ..1 to
2
2 to 3
PROCESSEDIWII’TS
Bacon
7 1
Frankfurters 7
x
Ham (Whole)
7 1 to 2
Ham (Half)
5 1 to 2
Ham (Slices) .3
1 to 2
Luncheon M“eats
3 to 5
Freezing
Sallsage (Smoked) 7
not recoin
Sausage (Dry and Semi-Dry) 14 to 21 mended.
COO!(EDMfAT~
:ooked Meats and Meat
Dishes,
3 to 4
2 to 3
flravy and MeatBroth
1
to 2
2 to 3
FRESH POULTRY
Chicken and Turkey (Whole) 1 to 2 12
Chicken (Pieces).
1 to 2 9
Turkey (Pieces)
1 to
2 6
Duck and Goose (Whole)~
1to2 6
Giblets
1to2 3
Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) 1 to 2 1
Cooi(ed Poultry Dishes.
1 to 2 6
Fried Chicken .1 to 2 4
suggested freezer
storagetimes
(other than for rneak and poultry)
Most fruits and vegetables. . . . .8-12 months
Lean fish. ... . .......6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles. . . . . . . ..2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
Ieft-overs (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) .. ..1 month max.
New techniques are constantly
being developed. Consult the Col-
lege or County Extension Service
or your local Utility Company for
the latest information on freezing
and storing foods.
your fcxxf
for
@Store all like things together.
This not only saves time, but elec-
tricity–because you can find
foods faster.
e place the oldest items up front
so they can be used up promptly.
~ Use the handy shelves on the
door for most frequently used
sauces and condiments.
QUse the meat
cjrawer, if your
model has one, for meats you do
not freeze.
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Organizeyourfoodstorage
to save money in energy
and food txxts.
~
Place most perishable items such
as milk, cream or cottage cheese
toward the rear of the top shelf as
they will stay coldest in this part
of the fresh food compartment.
@Cover moist foods with tight lids,
plastic film or foil.
@Leafvegetablesand fruits placed
in storage drawers will last longer
when stored in closed plastic con-
tainers or wrapped in plastic film.
@Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with a lot
of warm food at once.
~ Open the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy.
@When going out of town for sev-
eral days, leave asfew perishables
as possible in the refrigerator. If
your refrigerator has an icemaker,
move the icemaker manual switch
to “OFF” and shut off water to
the refrigerator.
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