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Food Storage and Spoilage Questions

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Can you freeze garlic?
Popularity: 299

How long does chicken stay fresh in the refrigerator?
Popularity: 212

How long does frozen chicken stay fresh in the freezer?
Popularity: 141

Can you freeze ham?
Popularity: 121

Can ground beef that has been browned and frozen be thawed and put into a sauce and re-frozen?
Popularity: 120

Can marshmallows be frozen?
Popularity: 118

Can mashed potatoes be frozen?
Popularity: 115

Can you freeze pumpkin?
Popularity: 111

How long will cooked chicken stay fresh in the refrigerator?
Popularity: 107

How long does cooked meat stay fresh in the refrigerator?
Popularity: 100

How long will bacon stay fresh in the refrigerator after the package has been opened?
Popularity: 80

Can tea syrup be frozen or canned for later use?
Popularity: 68

Can you freeze cooked ham?
Popularity: 67

Is it safe to eat a chicken that has been frozen for a year?
Popularity: 64

Can cheese be frozen?
Popularity: 62

Is it bad to freeze water in a used plastic soft drink bottle?
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What kinds of foods do not freeze well?
Popularity: 56

Can you leave chicken soup on the stove over night in a pot with a lid on it without any heat?
Popularity: 55

Can you freeze fried chicken?
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How long does food stay fresh without being refrigerated?
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Can you can small potatoes?
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Can you cook a frozen whole chicken and how much time do you allow when it is cooked from a frozen state?
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Can baked potatoes be frozen?
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Does honey need to be refrigerated after opening?
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How long will raw beef stay fresh in the refrigerator?
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How long will ham stay fresh in the refrigerator?
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How long will a can of Reddi-Whip last in the refrigerator?
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How long does Reddiwhip keep before it goes bad?
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How long can frozen chicken be left out of the freezer before it goes bad?
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How long is chicken good for once thawed?
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How long will salsa stay fresh in the refrigerator?
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How long will chili stay fresh in the refrigerator?
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What is the danger of refreezing meat?
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How many pounds of frozen meat or frozen veggies should you calculate per cubic foot when buying a chest freezer?
Popularity: 38

How long does it take for chicken breasts to thaw?
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How long can you keep a turkey in the freezer before you have to cook it?
Popularity: 37

How long does chicken stay good after defrosting it?
Popularity: 36

Can you freeze pork pies?
Popularity: 36

How long does cooked rice stay fresh at room temperature?
Popularity: 36

How do you ripen bananas?
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Will a raw chicken that has been left in the refrigerator for 24 hours still be good to eat?
Popularity: 34

Should you put bananas in the refrigerator or should they go on a banana hanger?
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How do you freeze cooked garlic?
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How long do you defrost a frozen turkey in the refrigerator?
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How long can chicken sit out of the refrigerator before going bad?
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How long can a cooked steak stay fresh at room temperature?
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Can beef be refrozen if it has been frozen then thawed?
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How long does cooked rice stay fresh in the refrigerator?
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What causes ice to form in packaged foods that are in the freezer?
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How do you can mushrooms in oil vinegar and garlic?
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How long will cooked potatoes stay fresh in the refrigerator?
Popularity: 32

Can you freeze bread more than once?
Popularity: 31

Does food stored in a metal container poison you?
Popularity: 31

How do you store popping corn?
Popularity: 30

Can you refreeze hamburgers?
Popularity: 29

How long do a hard boiled eggs stay fresh in the refrigerator?
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How long can you keep fruit in the freezer?
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What is the shelf life of canned tomatoes?
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What is a deep freezer?
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Can you freeze pesto sauce?
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How long will frozen meat keep?
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Why does homemade cocktail sauce gel into a solid mass after sittting in the fridge for several days?
Popularity: 27

How long can you keep egg whites in the refrigerator?
Popularity: 27

Is generic plastic wrap better than Glad or Saran wrap?
Popularity: 27

How long will cooked chicken stay fresh at room temperature?
Popularity: 27

How long will pinto beans stay fresh in the refrigerator?
Popularity: 26

Can you freeze browned meat and sauce?
Popularity: 25

How long will pancake batter stay fresh in the refrigerator?
Popularity: 25

Can you can dice tomatoes for canning instead of leaving them whole or halving them?
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Can molasses spoil?
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