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Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Freezer guide


Ever wondered how long you should freeze food? Here's a quick checklist:

Meats
  • Cooked meats - 3 months
  • Mince - 3 months
  • Pork - 6 months
  • Chicken, raw - 6 months
  • Lamb - 9 months
  • Beef - 12 months
Dairy
  • Whipping cream - 3 months
  • Ice Cream - 4 months
  • Cream cheese - 4 months
  • Butter, pasteurized - 6 months
  • Cheese - 6 months
Other stuff
  • Cakes, Cookies and Breads - 3 to 4 months (like a cake would make it to the freezer!)
  • Fruits and Juices - 12 months
  • Egg Whites, out of shell -12 months
  • Coconut -12 months
  • Nuts - 12 months (this is THE best way to store nuts, as they don't go rancid and you can generally still eat them straight out of the freezer)
  • Vegetables - 12 months

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