How to Store Food

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Use the FIFO system.. Store produce on the counter if it needs to ripen.. Store rice and other grains in sealed containers.

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1

Use the FIFO system.

Step 1

Use the FIFO system.

2

Store produce on the counter if it needs to ripen.

Step 2

Store produce on the counter if it needs to ripen.

3

Store rice and other grains in sealed containers.

Step 3

Store rice and other grains in sealed containers.

4

Store root vegetables in paper bags.

Step 4

Store root vegetables in paper bags.

5

Store fresh bread in paper bags on the counter.

Step 5

Store fresh bread in paper bags on the counter.

6

Keep your refrigerator set at the optimum temperature.

Step 6

Keep your refrigerator set at the optimum temperature.

7

Keep food refrigerated if it's already cold.

Step 7

Keep food refrigerated if it's already cold.

8

Let leftovers cool before refrigerating.

Step 8

Let leftovers cool before refrigerating.

9

Store meat properly.

Step 9

Store meat properly.

10

Refrigerate store-bought eggs.

Step 10

Refrigerate store-bought eggs.

11

Store cut vegetables in the refrigerator.

Step 11

Store cut vegetables in the refrigerator.

12

Freeze food in tightly sealed plastic freezer bags.

Step 12

Freeze food in tightly sealed plastic freezer bags.

13

Freeze food in appropriate portions.

Step 13

Freeze food in appropriate portions.

14

Date and label everything.

Step 14

Date and label everything.

15

Freeze raw or cooked meat for 6-12 months.

Step 15

Freeze raw or cooked meat for 6-12 months.

16

Blanch vegetables before freezing.

Step 16

Blanch vegetables before freezing.

17

Put the fruit into the freezer that you want to take out.

Step 17

Put the fruit into the freezer that you want to take out.

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