How to Store a Picnic Roast

Pork is a versatile addition to a healthy, balanced diet. You can prepare picnic roasts in many different ways, making them an ideal choice for many types of meals. It is important to store pork picnic roasts properly before and after cooking to prevent bacteria. With proper handling, you can keep a pork roast for as long as six months.

Things You'll Need

• Freezer paper
• Airtight container
• Freezer bags

Instructions

1. Refrigerate a raw picnic roast in the original packaging. Cook or freeze the roast within three to five days.

2. Wrap a raw picnic roast in freezer wrap and store it in the freezer for four to six months.

3. Refrigerate leftover cooked picnic roast for three to four days in an airtight container.

4. Wrap a cooked picnic roast in freezer paper and seal it in a freezer bag. Store it in the freezer for two to three months.

References

• USDA: Pork From Farm To Table