Trouble Free Food Storage

Trouble-Free Food Storage

If you’re ever unsure about how exactly to store your flour, or how long your chicken can be stowed in the refrigerator, you’re not alone. We’ve made a list of some popular foods and storage parameters for each:
Spaghetti
You can store this for up to two years, but once opened, store it in an airtight container.
Rice
It depends on the variety, but all should be kept tightly covered. White can last up to two years, but brown and wild should be stored only six months to a year.
Flour
You can freeze flour indefinitely, otherwise, keep it in an airtight container just six to eight months.
Dry Cereal
Check the date on the package, but after opened, dry cereal usually lasts about two to three months. Make sure to refold the package liner tightly or transfer it to an airtight container to help maintain quality.
Bacon
Keep it in the refrigerator just seven days. You can freeze bacon for up to a month.
Chicken or Turkey Pieces
Store in the refrigerator one to two days, or the freezer for nine months.
Apples
They’ll last one to three weeks in the refrigerator, but make sure not to wash them before storing. Keep them in the crisper or in a moisture-resistant bag.
Ground Beef
You can store it one to two days in the refrigerator or three to four months in the freezer.
Steaks or Roasts
These will last three to five days in the refrigerator, six months to a year in the freezer.
Deli or Lunch Meats
Keep these in the refrigerator for three to five days or freeze them for up to two months.
Eggs
Eggs keep for three weeks. (You shouldn’t freeze eggs. )
Butter
It will last one to two weeks in the refrigerator. Make sure to wrap it tightly.
Shredded Cheese
Keep it in the refrigerator and use within two days of the “best when purchased by” date.