Freezing is one of the easiest ways to cut waste. Food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe; time mainly affects quality.
Freeze well
- Cool food before freezing
- Use airtight containers or freezer bags with the air pressed out
- Label everything with what it is and the date
- Freeze in meal-sized portions
Thaw safely
- In the fridge
- In cold water, changed every 30 minutes
- In the microwave, then cook right away
- Never on the counter
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