NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER Use And Care Guide

Food storage guide
STORING FRESH FOOD
There IS a right way to package and store refrlg-
erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher, longer,
take the time to study these recommended steps
Leafy Vegetables Remove the store wrap-
ping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored
areas. Wash tn cool water and drain Leave some
water on the leaves as they go into the crisper Cold,
moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and
crisp Your refrigerator has sealing gaskets to help
keep that humid ar in the crisper
Vegetables with Skins (tomatoes, peppers)
Wash, dry and store in a crisper
Fruits
Wash, dry and store In a crisper Do not
wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort
and keep berries in their store contalner’ln a crisper,
or store in CI loosely closed paper bag on a refrlg-
erator shelf
Meat* .Meat IS perishable and expensive you
won’t want to waste an ounce of It through careless
handling The following list and chart give you
packaging hints and time limits Store meat In the
meat pan.
Fresh, Prepackaged Meat. Store fresh meat In
the store wrapping You can freeze tt in the wrap
and store it for one or two weeks If you want to keep
It frozen longer, you should wrap It with special
freezer wrapping material
Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove the
market wrapping paper and re-wrap loosely in
waxed paper or aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen.
Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with
waxed paper, plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store
immediately.
Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham,
bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc., keep best in origi-
nal wrappings. Once opened, tightly re-wrap In
plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Canned Ham. Store in refrigerator unless the la-
bel says It’s okay to store on the shelf. Do not freeze.
Fresh Poultry. Loosen the market wrapping and
store in the supermarket tray, or loosely wrap in
waxed paper or plastic wrap.
STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT’
Me
Approximate Time
(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
5to 7
Cold Cuts _,_.........._.......... 3 to 5
‘If meat IS to be stored longer than the times given.
follow the dIrectIons for freezing
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellflsh should be used the
same day as purchased.
Eggs .Store without washing In the orIgInal car-
ton or use the Utility Bin that come with your
refrigerator
Milk...Wlpe milk cartons Store milk on a shelf in-
side the refrigerator Do not store on a door shelf
Beverages ..Wipe bottles and cans Store on a
door shelf or inside the refrigerator.
Butter .Store what you might use In a day on
the serving dish in the Butter Compartment Whien
you have extra, 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
Condiments Store small jars and bottles (cat-
sup, mustard, jelly, olives) 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.
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‘Courtesy of Natlonal Live Stock and Meat Board