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Freezing Your Meals….
It is important not to try to freeze too much food at one time. You may need to freeze half of your meals today and the rest tomorrow. Place packages in the freezer in a single layer. Do not stack bags/containers on top of each other until they are completely frozen. To keep food safe, it should be frozen solid within 4-6 hours Keeping the freezer door closed is more important for food quality than you may think. Keeping the door closed will help maintain the freezer's temperature at a constant 0 degrees F or below. Keeping the freezer temperature at 0 degrees F is imperative to inactivate any bacteria, yeast and molds that may be in your foods.
Thawing Your Meals… Thawing foods at room temperature will compromise the safety of your food. To ensure that your food is safe to eat, follow one of these proper ways to thaw:1) In the refrigerator- Plan ahead as this is the slowest thawing technique. Small frozen items may thaw overnight in the refrigerator, while larger items may take 2-3 days. 2) In cold running water- Place the frozen food in a leak-proof bag and place it under cold running water. 3) In a microwave on the defrost setting- Plan to cook the food immediately after it has been thawed in a microwave, because some areas of the food may have begun cooking during the defrost cycle. |
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