Shelf life in the refrigerator
Cooked buckwheat is stored much less than raw buckwheat. So that it does not deteriorate in a few hours, after cooking it is placed in the refrigerator.
Shelf life of ready-made buckwheat and dishes based on it:
- Boiled buckwheat in water with oil is stored in the cold for no more than 3 days.
- Porridge on water without oil can stand in the refrigerator for a maximum of a week. However, from the 4th day, it loses not only aroma and taste, but also useful properties.
- Buckwheat with meat will not last long. It is recommended to store porridge with chicken breast in the refrigerator for no longer than 3 days, and with pork, beef or meat gravy - maximum 1-2 days.
- Buckwheat porridge with milk spoils faster than others. It should be eaten immediately after cooking. The maximum allowable shelf life in the refrigerator is a day.
- Sprouted buckwheat remains useful and does not deteriorate within 2-3 days.
Storage rules for dried, salted fish
Dried fish is prepared using a large amount of salt, which is a natural preservative. Store the fish in a cool, dark, dry place for about a year. Better to wrap in parchment, white paper, place in a glass container. You should not take newspapers, topographic paints can be imprinted and be dangerous to human health.
The shelf life of salted fish (indicated in days) depends on the amount of salt, the stages of harvesting:
- slightly salted salmon - 3;
- vacuum-packed fish - 30;
- herring soaked in salty solution - 14-30;
- mackerel, fatty varieties - 10;
- highly salted goods - 30;
- weak salting - 7;
- pickled, medium-salted products - 14;
- workpiece, cut into pieces, filled with sunflower oil - 90.
If the taste, smell of fish differs from fresh, then it is better to dispose of it. This will avoid food poisoning.
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We store salted and dried fish in the refrigerator
Dried fish:
* Dried fish can be stored for quite a long time, since the salt used in its preparation acts as a preservative.
* Use heavyweight wrapping paper to wrap the dried fish, then place the fish in a dry, cool place out of the sun.
* If you do not have wrapping paper, you can use a tin or glass jar, which must be covered with a lid.
* In hot weather, it is better to keep the fish in the freezer to keep it longer.
If you properly dry the fish and then store it according to the above rules, then it will be able to maintain its taste for a whole year.
Helpful advice: Do not wrap the fish in newspaper, as the ink used to print words and images contains lead.
Salty fish:
Fish can be salted at home or you can buy salted fish. Moreover, in the store you can find various varieties of such fish.
If you want to keep salted fish longer, store it in brine. The shelf life depends on the amount of salt you will use during harvesting.
Reheating fish before eating
One of the quickest and most popular methods is microwave heating. However, the microwave oven will dry out the pieces even more, and they will become tough, tasteless. It is better to do this in a frying pan: heat it up with a little oil, and fry the pieces on both sides for about 7 minutes. So, the crust will reappear, and the fish will take on an appetizing appearance.
If the dish has been frozen, then initially it is placed in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours and only then left at room temperature until completely defrosted. Then they are fried in a pan.
Fresh fried fish retains the maximum amount of nutrients useful to humans.A simple rule applies here: the longer the product is stored in the cold, the lower its taste and useful qualities.
However, when stored in a freezer and refrigerator in compliance with elementary, easy rules, and in the future, with unhurried heating, you can maximally preserve the nutritional benefits and peculiar taste of this common product.
Features of storing red fish
Red varieties are salted in three ways:
- Dry method. Involves rubbing the fillets with salt and seasonings. The estimated saving period is up to 6 days.
- Wet method. Involves soaking fillets in brine. This technique increases the period to 14-15 days.
- Mixed method. It involves salting, further rinsing and a new soak in saline. This appointment can extend the period up to 25 days.
Treatment with vegetable oil can be one of the options for extending the shelf life. Sandwiching each piece with vegetable oil, laying with parchment and wrapping with a cloth dipped in vinegar will extend the storage period by 4-6 days.
You can save salmon, pink salmon or chum salmon, on which a white or yellow bloom has appeared, by consistently following the recommendations:
- The plaque is washed off with a strong saline solution.
- Then each piece is washed with cold clean water.
- The fillet pieces are immersed in freshly prepared saline brine (the brine should cover the fillet pieces completely).
- The fish container is closed with an airtight lid and put away in the cold.
Lightly salted salmon can be processed additionally, thereby increasing the shelf life. The skin is removed from the salmon steak, the pulp is cut into thin slices along the fibers. For salmon, take a glass container. Salt and seasonings are poured at the bottom. Sprinkle each layer with a mixture of salt and seasonings, sprinkle with lemon juice.
The top layer is poured with high-quality vegetable oil so that the liquid completely covers the fillet. The canned food is closed with a lid, put into the refrigerator. So the salmon will be stored for about 15 days. Chum salted dry can be stored for 1-2 days longer than usual if you wrap each piece with parchment paper.
Red varieties tolerate long-term freezing well, but then, when defrosting, it is recommended to create conditions close to natural. The workpieces are immersed in cold water for 20 minutes, then left in a glass container at room temperature. As soon as the fish thaws a little, it is cut and left again until completely thawed.
How much fried meat is stored in the refrigerator
The shelf life of a fried dish depends on such important factors:
- initial freshness of the product;
- type of meat;
- the use of spices and marinades;
- degree of roasting;
- storage conditions.
It is allowed to store meat products in sealed packaging. In this case, the shelf life, without damage to health, is from 2 to 4 days. The temperature regime must be observed within the range from +2 to +4 ºС.
Storage in practice is slightly different from the standards recommended by SanPiN. According to the rules, meat fried in a large piece is kept in the cold for only two days, fried liver - a day, cutlets and other chopped products - 12 hours, rabbit and poultry are allowed to be stored for 48 hours.
Optimal storage conditions and periods
Salted fish is one of the most popular appetizers on the festive table. Usually they do the salting on their own or purchase already salted fillets of pink salmon, red fish or herring. Several centuries ago, salted fish was considered a common dish on the table of the poor. This was due to the fact that the ambassador extended the shelf life of the catch without using additional devices. It was believed that the lack of refrigeration chambers and cellars among the poor led to the need to salt seafood.
The situation has changed over time. Salted fish began to be considered a delicacy, options for pickling began to be passed down from generation to generation. The question arose as to how long you can store salted fish at home.The answer to this question depends on the definition of the degree of salting, the type of fish and the type of packaging:
- vacuum packaging, provided that the tightness is not broken, allows you to store the product for up to 90 days at temperatures from -6 to -8 °;
- concentrated saline solutions covering the product allow it to be stored for up to 1 month;
- plastic bags treated with vinegar help preserve the product for 10 to 15 days.
The main requirement for storage is compliance with the temperature regime. It is best to put seafood on a refrigerator shelf or on a cellar rack, where the temperature does not exceed 0 °. If the air temperature exceeds + 8 °, the product will start to deteriorate after 120 minutes.
How to properly freeze fresh fish at home?
Before placing food for storage in the freezer, you must do the following:
- Cut the fish into fillets. To do this, take the fish by the tail and cut the meat off the spine, moving towards the head. Place fillets in a freezer storage bag and remove as much air as possible. The polyethylene should fit the fish as tightly as possible.
- The whole fish must be immersed in ice-cold salted water before freezing. To do this, place a deep baking sheet in the freezer for 5 minutes. Stir a teaspoon of salt in a liter of water. Dip the fish into the brine and quickly place the carcass on a baking sheet in the freezer. After a while, repeat the procedure so that the formed crust is thicker. Wrap the frozen fish in special paper or put in an airtight bag.
- Be sure to write the frost date on the polyethylene.
Subject to the technology and fillets, and steaks, and a whole carcass can lie in the freezer for a long time. The main thing is to provide the necessary temperature regime and monitor the shelf life of the fish. In this case, it will perfectly retain its appearance and taste.
How to choose the right fresh fish
The shorter the period after the fish is caught, the more it will be stored. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a fish:
When buying fresh fish, you need to pay attention to what kind of smell it has. How long the fish can be stored depends on when the fish was caught.
The smell of a quality product cannot be harsh. Sea fish has a characteristic iodine aroma.
Stale fish gives off an unpleasant rotten smell.
A good fish will have dense and shiny scales, translucent, not sunken eyes. And a spoiled product has cloudy eyes.
The freshness of the fish can be determined by the appearance of the gills. In freshly caught fish, they are light and shiny, and in stale fish, they are yellowish or brown in color.
If possible, you must press your finger on the scales. There will be no dents on a quality product, and the surface will remain elastic.
At the time of sale, the fish should be in a large volume of ice, and not be laid out on it. The product stored in this way is subjected to strong cooling and remains fresh for a long time.
How much smoked fish is stored in the refrigerator
Cold smoking fish
If the fish has been smoked for a long time using the cold method, then it can keep its freshness in the refrigerator for up to 10 days if wrapped in paper.
Hot smoking fish
Such fish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Such a large difference in shelf life is due to the fact that during cold smoking, the fish is soaked in salt more, and a longer heat treatment takes place.
* It should be noted that both types of fish can be safely frozen. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
* You can also wrap the fish in a cloth previously soaked in salt water and refrigerate (+3 C). In this form, it does not need to be frozen and it can keep fresh for up to 1 month.
* Pay close attention to the smell of fish and its appearance.
Storage rules
So that buckwheat does not deteriorate ahead of time, you need to remember about the correct storage conditions.
The main enemies of buckwheat porridge are high temperatures and high humidity. They contribute to the rapid multiplication of microorganisms, molds. As a result of improper storage, ready-made buckwheat can deteriorate very quickly - weather, turn sour, lose its taste and nutritional value. To avoid such troubles, the following rules should be observed:
- You need to store cooked buckwheat only in the cold (in the refrigerator or freezer).
- For storage, use a suitable container - glass, metal or ceramic - with a tight-fitting lid. It is not recommended to use plastic and foil.
- If you have cooked too much buckwheat and cannot eat it in the next 2-3 days, then you should freeze some of the porridge.
- Buckwheat porridge, like any other, very quickly absorbs foreign aromas. Therefore, keep it on a shelf in the refrigerator isolated from foods with a strong odor (fish, citrus fruits, etc.).
- The recommended storage temperature for boiled buckwheat is from +2 to +4 ° C (on the middle shelf in the refrigerator).
How long can boiled buckwheat stand on the table?
Outside the refrigerator, buckwheat can only be stored raw. At room temperature (on average +18 degrees), it lasts as long as possible - 20-24 months.
Warm air is the enemy of dampness and cold, which buckwheat does not like. Ready-made porridge, on the other hand, does not tolerate heat. When the air temperature in the room is +8 degrees and above, harmful microorganisms begin to multiply in it at a catastrophic rate. Indoor storage is allowed for 3–24 hours.
There are 4 sure signs that boiled buckwheat is gone:
- unpleasant odor;
- Sour or rancid taste
- mold;
- mucus at the bottom of the porridge pot.
If at least one of these signs is found, the porridge should not be eaten, it should be thrown away. No need to try to fry, boil, clog an unpleasant aftertaste with seasonings - such experiments are fraught with poisoning.
Buckwheat porridge is a frequent guest on the table of an average Russian family. Many people eat it almost every day. Therefore, every housewife should know how much and how the finished buckwheat is stored. If the rules and shelf life are not followed, the product can be poisoned. Less than others will be cereals cooked in milk, and as long as possible - porridge cooked in water without adding oil. If you need to cook buckwheat porridge for future use, then it is better to resort to the second method. And meat, butter, or other additives can be used to reheat food.
Freezer storage
Fermented milk provisions are stored for the longest time in the freezer. But here, too, there are some nuances. So, the number of days of storage directly depends on the temperature in the freezer.
- If the temperature reaches -35 ºС, then the curd can be stored for 1 - 2 months. At the same time, it retains all its properties and taste. Defrost the product before use.
- At temperatures ranging from -12 ºC to -18 ºC, the storage period is about 2 weeks.
- How long can curd be stored at a freezer temperature of –2… –0 ºС? No more than 6 days.
Before placing a treat in the freezer, it should be packaged in bags or vacuum packaging. Moreover, it must be fresh.
To do this, it is transferred to the refrigerator on the lowest shelf. The defrosting process can take 6 to 10 hours. At the same time, the thawed food should not be eaten without heat treatment.
Storing fish on a shelf in the refrigerator
The most favorable temperature for keeping fish fresh is from 0 to +2 degrees. The necessary conditions can be created in the coolest part of the refrigerator. You can find out by reading the operating instructions for the device.
Refrigerators that do not have a dedicated temperature-controlled zone should be equipped with a container of ice and store the gutted fish there. Ice is poured into the prepared container, fresh fish is spread on it, and then a layer of ice is again added on top of the fish. Make sure that the ice does not melt. Otherwise, the fish can quickly deteriorate. Gutted fresh product at a temperature of +2 to + 5C is stored for two days. It is best not to keep the fish in the cooler bag for too long. She can stay in it from 8 to 12 hours. This bag can only be used for transporting fish.
In the refrigerator compartment
Fresh, only caught fish is the most demanded product. You can immediately put it into circulation and cook some kind of dish or put it in the refrigerator. Store fresh or chilled at temperatures from -3 to 0 °. If you have older refrigeration equipment where the temperature is higher, the shelf life of raw fish will be shorter - up to 24 hours.
Before chilling a product, it should be processed:
- gut, remove the gills, rinse thoroughly from the inside, outside and blot with a damp towel;
- depending on the method of further preparation, it is cut into pieces or placed entirely in a clean and dry container, wrapped with cling film;
- before packing, the carcass can be sprinkled with lemon juice - it will prevent spoilage and give an additional flavor.
How much fish is stored in the refrigerator without freezing - no more than 2 days, and you should not wait until the very last moment. And if you do not plan to cook it, then it is better to send the product to the freezer.
Raw fish for making sushi is stored for no more than 48 hours.
It is allowed to store it unpeeled for no more than 3 hours. With longer storage, the process of reproduction of harmful bacteria begins.
There are other methods for keeping fish in the refrigerator for a longer period - freezing, smoking, drying and salting.
And if the fish is lightly salted
Low salinity means that the salt concentration in the brine to be treated is minimal. If they mean the salinity of the wet salting method, then it tends to increase every day. That is, if today the salmon placed in the brine is lightly salted, then after 3-4 days it will be already medium-salted, and then it will become highly salted fish, provided it is preserved in the brine.
The advantage of lightly salted fish is considered a delicate taste, juiciness of meat and density of fibers. This quality cannot be achieved with strong salting of each layer. Therefore, many housewives prefer to cook slightly salted fish, and then carefully monitor its quality and process it additionally if necessary.
Reference! With a weak salting, the salt concentration does not exceed 5% of the total volume.
Lightly salted fish can be stored for 2 to 4 days. It should be checked every day for plaque. Inspection includes inspecting each piece from both sides. To maintain quality, it is necessary to process the product on time and apply methods that extend the shelf life. If you follow all the recommendations, you can save fish products at home for a long period.
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Storage rules
Self-made semi-finished products from purchased or store minced meat can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 6-8 hours. To reduce the loss of moisture, the workpieces are wrapped in cling film and sent to the upper shelf of the refrigerator. It is advisable that no other products are on this shelf.
How many fried cutlets are stored in the refrigerator? Let's consider this question.
The fact is that there is no definite answer here. The shelf life of fried cutlets will depend on the quality of the minced meat, the terms and temperature of its storage:
- when using fresh minced meat - 3 - 5 days, subject to storage in a refrigerator (at + 1 ° С - + 5 ° С);
- from chilled minced meat - no more than three days at the same temperature;
- from frozen minced meat - up to one week, at a temperature of 0 ° С - + 6 ° С.
How much finished minced meat products are stored depends on the conditions in which it was located and how much. And also what was its original quality.
Storing cutlets in polyethylene bags in the refrigerator is permissible. But it is better to make small holes in the bags for air circulation. In this case, the products will remain usable for 7 to 10 days.
How long can you keep in the refrigerator
Storing food in the refrigerator has a number of features. First of all, it is worth considering the product from which it is prepared.
Meat
Jellied meat is most often prepared from pork legs and head. These components help to achieve the formation of the fat layer. Thanks to this, gelatin can not be added to the jellied meat. This layer should not be removed before eating. It is also permissible to cook jelly from beef or tongue. Subject to these rules, the meat dish is allowed to be kept in the refrigerator for 1 week. However, it is best to eat the product a little earlier. The product must be consumed in a vacuum within the period specified by the manufacturer.
From fish
This dish is mainly made from frozen fish. It is considered the most difficult to prepare. However, it still manages to get a festive dish. A particularly tasty product is obtained from pike perch. The storage time of the fish dish is only a day. Moreover, it must be kept at a temperature of 0 ... + 8 degrees. So don't cook too much.
From the bird
The poultry product has a delicate taste and is considered a dietary meal. Cooking chicken or turkey jellied meat is the fastest way. Its storage period coincides with the shelf life of meat dishes.
How to reheat correctly
The usual heating of fried fish in a pan with the addition of a small amount of sunflower oil will help to return an appetizing look, to get a fried crust. First, the dish is taken out of the freezer, placed on a shelf in the refrigerator for defrosting. Then the product is fried for a few minutes on each side. It is advisable to eat it immediately. Do not re-freeze the fish, as it will almost completely lose its taste.
To facilitate the process, many housewives use a microwave oven to heat up food. But this method will only worsen the taste of the dish, make the fish meat tough. It is possible to preserve the beneficial qualities of fried fish only if the rules and regulations of storage are observed. Experienced housewives advise preparing a seafood product in such an amount that can be consumed immediately without leaving it for later.
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Ready fish dishes
If the fish has undergone heat treatment, then it can be stored outside the refrigerator for some time. This usually happens when fried, baked or stewed fish are put on the table. However, after being in warm conditions for 2–3 hours, it should be refrigerated. There, at a temperature of + 2 ° ... + 3 ° C, she can stay for 2 days.
To store sushi and other fish dishes with rice, special sushi cases are used. At home, it is allowed to store uncut sushi for a day. If you ordered a dish home and did not finish it, then throw away the leftovers. In general, you can use fish dishes that have not undergone heat treatment only if you are sure of their quality.
How to store smoked fish
To ensure adequate storage conditions, the following rules must be observed:
- constant temperature regime;
- air access, good ventilation;
- permissible air humidity.
If the fish is prepared by hot smoking, then the minimum consumption period is three days, subject to:
- temperature regime from -2 to +2 ° С;
- humidity 75-80%. It can be extended depending on the conditions of transportation and production. It is imperative to provide a constant flow of fresh air. For example, hang in a well-ventilated area. In winter, a balcony, loggia, pantry are suitable, in summer - a cellar.
A hot smoked product can be frozen at a temperature of up to -30 ° C, stored for 30 days (it is advisable to observe a humidity regime of 90%).
It is necessary to defrost the carcass by gradually lowering the temperature. First, leave in a cold place for a day, then at room temperature for 2 hours.
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Cold smoked product can be stored for a long time, observing optimal conditions
It is important to provide a constant supply of fresh air. The longer the seafood is in the refrigerator, the worse it tastes.
It is optimal to eat in 3-4 days. Be sure to inspect the goods in the store for mold, changes in appearance, color, and the appearance of a fetid odor.
Using the freezer can really extend the shelf life of the fish. It will be 1.5-2 months (for example, mackerel or herring - 60-80 days, balyk, fillet - 15-30 days). While maintaining a constant temperature regime, the fish will retain its original taste.