Minced meat is a product that is part of a wide variety of dishes: dumplings, cabbage rolls, cutlets, rolls, pies … Many modern housewives do not have a question about what can be made from minced meat, but many are worried about how to properly store this product.
Instructions
Step 1
If you purchased several types of minced meat, then be sure to store them in different cups, covering them with cling film or a plastic bag. It is important to avoid contact with other foods and odors. Do not re-freeze the minced meat, because of this, its taste will greatly deteriorate. Therefore, immediately divide it into the portions you need to avoid defrosting and subsequent freezing.
Step 2
The shelf life of minced meat depends on the degree of its cooling, that is, minced meat, the storage temperature of which is from +2 to +6 degrees, cannot be stored for more than 12 hours. Frozen at a temperature of - 12 degrees can be stored up to 30 days. Minced meat frozen at a temperature of - 18 degrees can be stored for up to 3 months.
Step 3
If you purchased frozen minced meat and thawed it, then use the product completely. Do not open minced meat that is packed in a plastic container until you need it.
Step 4
If you bought chilled minced meat and want to freeze it yourself, do it right away, as chilled minced meat has a very short shelf life. And you do not know how long it was on the counter of the store before. Freeze the minced meat in portions that you can fully use when preparing a dish. Write the date of packaging on each bag, this will help you determine the degree of freshness and shelf life of the product.
Step 5
If you want to cook any dish from frozen minced meat, defrost it in advance, about a day before cooking. In addition, it is recommended to defrost the minced meat by placing it in the refrigerator, this will not allow bacteria to multiply as quickly as it happens at room temperature. And the minced meat will be fresher and juicier.
