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Storing Meat:our Tips for Optimal Flavor.

Storing Meat:our Tips for Optimal Flavor.

To maintain the optimal flavor of the meat and reduce the risk of expiry, here are our tips for its conservation.

The most important thing is to respect the cold chain . Meat is a product that does not support heat and will produce germs that are dangerous to health if stored improperly.

To do this, put it well at the bottom of the fridge as soon as you come back from the supermarket. The meat can be stored raw for two to three days without any problem. You can also freeze it. However, it must be eaten within 3 months and above all, do not thaw it to refreeze it afterwards.

All thawed meats should be eaten directly to avoid the risk of illness.

Another way to preserve meat is bake . This is especially true for white meat such as chicken or the veal which will keep particularly well.

In the case of beef , it is better to eat it directly or to freeze it. Cooked , the meat will keep for about three or four days in the refrigerator.

For more flavours, also read our tip for storing fresh herbs.

Savings

Buying meat in bulk and freezing it is a good way to save . However, be careful not to forget it in the freezer because after a few months it will also expire.

However, do not overload your freezer, as its electricity consumption will increase and your food will spoil more quickly.

To consume less , here is a trick to adjust the temperature of your freezer.