Though an everyday task, there are a number of simple measures
you can take to make sure you're keeping things safe in the
kitchen, and enjoying the very best meat possible.
FREEZING
- On delivery of your fresh Farmison & Co products ensure the
label is intact and the packaging is not damaged
- If the packaging is damaged transfer to a new sealable freezer
pouch, gently easing out as much excess air as possible before
sealing the products. Ensure the new pouch is relabeled, and, if
you are splitting a batch of products each package should be
relabelled and the date the product is frozen wrote onto the
pouch
- If freezing the goods upon delivery, mark the package with a
indelible marker pen with the date you are freezing the products
on
- Farmison & Co suggest freezing produce for a maximum of 3
months
- When placing goods in the freezer place towards the bottom of
the freezer and make sure there are no heavy items sat on the
product
- Your freezer should be set at a minimum of minus 15 oc
DEFROSTING
- Prior to cooking your products you must remove the items from
the freezer a minimum of 24 hours before use (48 hours on larger
joints in excess of 1 kilo)
- Place the item on a flat tray and place in the bottom of the
fridge to defrost gently
- Before cooking, the items must be thoroughly defrosted (meat
soft to touch)
- Remove from the packaging, pat any excess moisture away and
prepare to cook following your chosen recipe
REMEMBER
- Never defrost in warm areas such as on or near a radiator or in
direct sunlight
- Never defrost in warm or hot water
- Never defrost items placed above cooked or ready to eat
produce
- Never defrost meat which is close to or out of date