Follow recommended procedures in SIA 9.331, Freezing fruits. Storage times for meats. Meats may be left in the supermarket packaging for refrigerator storage or for very brief freezer storage. Quickly refrigerate all cooked meats and leftovers, use as soon as possible. Cut large roasts into halves to cool in refrigerator.
Fats tend to separate in homemade gravies, stews, and sauces, but usually recombine when heated.
Cool leftover gravy and broth quickly, in shallow containers, in the refrigerator. Processed and Cured Bacon 7 days 1 month Keep packaged meats in original package. Storage time after vacuum-sealed package is opened. Unopened package may be kept two weeks or according to date on package. Storage times for poultry.