5/08/2012

Healthy Pantry 'Freezer Staples'

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Steaks and Roasts:
Storage Time - 2–3 days refrigerated; 6–8 months frozen
Storage Tip - Freeze in zip-close plastic freezer bags to maintain the maximum freshness.

Ground beef:
Storage Time - 1–2 days refrigerated; 3–4 months frozen
Storage Tip - Always label and date so you eat the beef before it starts losing quality.

Pork chops:
Storage Time - 2–3 days refrigerated; 4–6 months frozen
Storage Tip - Buy chops in a single-layer tray; freeze on the tray. Remove the packaging and put the frozen chops in a zip-close plastic freezer bag; return to the freezer. They will keep as individual servings.

Skinless, boneless chicken breasts:
Storage Time - 1–2 days refrigerated; 9 months frozen
Storage Tip - Individually wrap chicken breasts in heavy-duty foil for easy thawing.

Skinless fi sh fillets:
Storage Time - 1 day refrigerated; 3 months frozen
Storage Tip - Place fish in a sealed container in the refrigerator to stop the juices from dripping on other foods.

Peeled shrimp:
Storage Time - 1–2 days refrigerated; 3 months frozen
Storage Tip - Don’t freeze fresh shrimp. Most likely, they have already been frozen and thawed for retail sale.

Frozen fruits and vegetables:
Storage Time - 9 months
Storage Tip - Store in the original bag or box.

This tip was published in 'Weight Watchers - New Complete Cookbook (Over 500 Delicious Recipes For The Health Cook's Kitchen) - p8'

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