DON’T OVERSTUFF YOUR FREEZER
While a freezer full of food is helpful, make sure not to overstuff it. Freezers that are packed full can sometimes block air vents that make it harder to evenly distribute cold air.
LET HOT FOOD COOL COMPLETELY
It might be tempting to put hot foods into the freezer in an effort to clean up your kitchen, but resist the urge. Putting hot food in the freezer may cause surrounding items to partially thaw, allowing freezer burn to take place on those items.
USE FREEZER-SAFE STORAGE
How your food is stored is a key factor in preventing freezer burn. Food safe containers that resist moisture are key when it comes to freezer storage.
REMOVE ALL AIR
If you’re using a plastic bag to store your food in the freezer, it’s important to remove as much of the air as you can prior to storing. While a food vacuum system is ideal, pushing the air out manually works too.
DATE YOUR FROZEN FOOD
Before putting food in the freezer, make sure to properly label the item with the date. This helps when keeping track of what foods you stored – and when.
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE FREEZER REGULARLY
Frozen food is no good if you don’t even know what you have. It’s important to regularly clean and organize your freezer not just for the sake of space, but also to take account of what you have and what may have already gone bad.
WRAP FOOD WITH EXTRA PROTECTION
Because freezer burn is caused by exposure to air, creating a barrier by wrapping it can help prevent unnecessary burning.
