Manual

Properpackaginghelpspreventfreezer
burn,andhelpslimitodortransferinthe
freezer.
Forshorttermstorage,freezemeator
poultrydirectlyinsupermarketwrapping.
Thismeatshouldbeusedwithin1to 2
months.
Forlongtermstorage,followthesewrap-
pingguidelines:
• Overwrapstorewrappedpackages
withairtightheavydutyfoil,plastic
wrap,freezerpaperorfreezerbags.
• Freezeunopenedvacuumwrapped
packagesastheyare.
• Makesurelidsaresealedtightlywhen
usingairtightfreezercontainers.
• Breakdownfoodsintosmallerportions
forfasterfreezing.
• Removeasmuchairaspossiblefrom
packagesbeforeplacinginthefreezer.
• Ifapackagehasaccidentallybeentorn
ordamagedwhileinthefreezer,the
foodisstillsafetoeat.Justoverwrapit
orrepackageit.
• It is notnecessaryto rinsemeator
poultrybeforefreezing.
FREEZER
STORAGE CHART*
NOTE: Freezer storage time is for
quality only. Frozen foods remain safe
indefinitely.
Foodstuff Months
Bacon and Sausage 1 to 2
Casseroles 1 to 2
Egg whites or egg substitutes 12
Gravy, meat or poultry 2 to 3
Ham, Hot Dogs and
Lunch Meats 1 to 2
Meat, uncooked roasts 9
Meat, uncooked steaks or
chops 4 to 6
Meat, uncooked ground 3 to 4
Meat, cooked 2 to 3
Poultry, uncooked whole 12
Poultry, uncooked parts 9
Poultry, uncooked giblets 3 to 4
Poultry, cooked 3 to 4
Soups and Stews 2 to 3
Wild game, uncooked 8 to 12
* Provided by the USDA.
Chart is based on foodstorage at
0° F (-18° C) or slightly below.
FROZENFOOD
Foods can be cooked or reheated directly
from the frozen state. The cooking time
will increase to almost one and a half
times it would normally take. Remember
when cooking poultry or meat to remove
paper wrapping, giblet sacks, and any
strings that might burn during cooking.
Some meats, such as pre-stuffed whole
birds, must be cooked from the frozen
state to ensure food safety.Remember to
read the USDA label on the meat.
NOTE: Do not use a slow cooker for
preparing foods from the frozen state.