How should I wrap/pack foods to avoid freezer burn?
Freezer burn is nasty and ruins your food. If I discover a package in my freezer with only a small area burned, I will try to remove the damaged area first before I give up on the whole package. You need to use your best judgment. A good way to avoid freezer burn is to either rewrap or add a second wrap to your foods. Many people assume the packages that foods, such as meat come in, are o.k. for the freezer. These are only a thin covering to keep the meat fresh. These packages need to be removed and the contents rewrapped in foil. I then place the parcel in a freezer bag to avoid any juices leaking and freezer burn. I do freeze in the store wrappings if I only plan to freeze for a few days or up to a week. It is still a good idea to place any meat in freezer bags. You always want to avoid cross contamination of any food by having juices leak from one food onto another. To freeze vegetables and fruits, check your cookbooks for individual directions. Most vegetables need to be precooked
