Peak quality foods still will be peak quality, when they are used. Produce is best if frozen shortly after harvest. It is safe to freeze meat or poultry in its supermarket wrapping, but this type of wrap is permeable to air, which causes freezer burn. Use these materials or airtight freezer containers to re-package family packs into smaller amounts or to freeze foods from opened packages. It is not necessary to rinse meat or poultry before freezing.
Proper packaging helps maintain quality and prevent freezer burn.
Freezer burn does not make food unsafe, but it causes drying in spots. The longer a food is in the freezer, the more likely it is to burn. Trim away the freezer burn spots or disguise them by using the food in dishes such as soups or stews. Frozen food sometimes changes in appearance so, once it is frozen, you may not know whether it is a pork chop or a chicken breast. You'll not only be able to identify the food, but you'll know which ones to use first, thus reducing the possibility of freezer burn.