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How Long Can You Keep Meat In The Freezer?

How Long Can You Keep Meat In The Freezer?

If you’re anything like me, you want to make the most of your groceries, save time, and ensure your family is eating safely. Freezing meat is a fantastic way to [...]
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How to Defrost Pork

How to Defrost Pork

As The Food Safety Dad, I want to walk you through the right techniques for thawing pork – this article is especially important as pork in particular is known to [...]
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How Long Do Cooked Hamburgers Last in the Fridge

Whether you’ve grilled up a feast for the family BBQ or cooked a cozy meal for one, you might find [...]

How Long Can You Keep A Turkey In The Freezer?

  When it comes to freezing turkey, there are a few golden rules we need to follow to ensure that [...]

How Long Can Cooked Bacon Stay Out?

Bacon – whether you love it crispy or chewy, it’s a staple in many of our homes. But in the [...]

A Full Guide To Handling (And Cooking) Pork

Pork, often referred to as “the other white meat,” is a staple in many kitchens worldwide. Rich in essential nutrients [...]

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How Long Does Spam Last?

Oh, the good ol’ Spam—the meat in a can that has been baffling taste buds and raising eyebrows since 1937. Whether you love it or you’re still on the fence about it, one thing’s for sure: Spam has been a shelf-stable staple in pantries around the world for generations. Now, [...]

How Long Can You Freeze A Ham?

Like all good things, even frozen ham doesn’t last forever. So let’s cut right to the chase and explore just how long you can keep that ham on ice without sacrificing flavor or, more importantly, food safety. Understanding Freezing and Food Safety When it comes to freezing ham, it’s all [...]

How Long Does Cooked Ham Last in the Fridge

  When it comes to food safety, ham is an interesting topic because it comes in many forms: there’s fresh ham, cured ham, and fully cooked ham, just to name a few. Each type can have different shelf lives when stored in the refrigerator. To keep things simple, we’re focusing [...]

How Long Does Cooked Sausage Last in the Fridge?

We’ve all been there, right? You cook up a big batch of sausages for the family barbecue, and even after everyone’s had their fill, there’s still a plateful of those savory links staring at you from the countertop. What do you do? If you’re like me, you don’t want to [...]
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