3. Freeze Your Food
Freezing food is one of the best ways to ensure long-lasting food. Food items that can be stored in a freezer are cooked rice, pasta, nuts, flour, butter, grated cheese, peeled bananas, fish, meat (raw and cooked), herbs, stock, wine, cracked eggs, bread as breadcrumbs or loaves. However, you will need to store them in a tightly sealed freezer tin or bag. You can also use Tupperware or plastic tubs for storage. Another important thing you should ensure is to store food in portions. Also, label each bag or tin so that you can tell apart items from each other when using them.
4. Preserve Food by Drying
Drying is the simplest technique to dehydrate food and preserve them for months or even years. Drying helps dehydrate foods to prevent microbial activity. The types of food that can easily be dried and preserved are meat, apples, bananas, berries, carrots, lemons, plums, peaches, corns, beans, potatoes, and tomatoes. You can use dehydrated veggies in soups, sauces, casseroles, and stews, while dehydrated fruits can be used in making desserts – cakes, tarts, etc.
So, these are the best ways to store fruits, veggies, meat, and other essential foods to keep them fresh for longer!