In home kitchens, pork is a common and popular ingredient. Since it is cheap and delicious, when buying pork, many people will buy more and keep it in the refrigerator. However, do we know the shelf life of frozen meat and how to handle it correctly?
Whether it is fresh or frozen meat, it has an expiration date, so how long is the shelf life of frozen meat?
First of all, it should be noted that the mainland does not clearly stipulate the shelf life of frozen meat. However, in the catering industry, in the case of pork, the shelf life is up to 12 months, and the shelf life of beef and lamb is usually around 9 to 10 months.
The food and beverage industry is very strict about ingredients, and it is generally required to use up the purchased meat within a day, and even if there is a surplus, it can only be kept for a day or two.
In a home environment, it is recommended that everyone keep frozen meat for a maximum of about a week to ensure the safety, freshness and taste of the food. If the meat exceeds this time, it will seriously affect the taste of the meat.
In addition, meat is also very important in the early processing process. If not handled properly, the shelf life of meat will be shortened, up to 6 months or less.
So how do we properly handle meat?
First of all, when we buy meat, we should pay attention to the difference between the meat bought in the morning and the meat bought in the evening, the meat bought in the morning is fresh, while the meat bought in the evening may have been left out for a day or so and there may be a lot of bacteria on it.
Therefore, it is advisable for everyone to choose fresh meat that you buy in the morning for a better taste. When choosing meat, try to choose the middle part rather than the side part to ensure the quality of the ingredients.
In addition, if we buy whole pieces of meat and put them in the refrigerator for preservation, then they need to be thawed in advance before eating. However, be careful not to thaw frozen meat and then refreeze it, as this will only increase the growth of bacteria, which can affect the taste and quality of the meat.
Therefore, it is advisable to cut fresh meat into small pieces before freezing it in the refrigerator, which avoids the growth of bacteria caused by the thaw-freeze cycle and is also very convenient when eating.
We hope that everyone can take food safety seriously and try to follow professional advice to ensure the freshness and taste of the ingredients. At the same time, when buying meat, it is important to choose the right time and quality so that you can truly enjoy delicious and safe pork.