Smoked baconSmoked bacon is one of the traditional Chinese delicacies and a must-have food for many families to celebrate the New Year. Its production process needs to go through multiple steps such as pickling, smoking and roasting, and the bacon produced is golden in color, rich in fragrance, delicious in taste, and deeply loved by people. After the bacon is smoked, it is not eaten in one meal, but it needs to be preserved and eaten slowly.
1. How to preserve smoked bacon.
1.Hang to save.
If you smoke bacon outdoors, you can use the hanging method to store it. Hang it in a ventilated, dry and cool place, turn it once a day, avoid direct sunlight, and generally can be stored for about 3-4 months.
2.Keep in the refrigerator.
If the amount of smoked bacon is not very large, or you can't eat it in a short time, you can choose to store it in the refrigerator. Put the bacon in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer layer of the refrigerator, where it can be stored for about 2-3 months.
3.Vacuum preservation.
If you want to preserve smoked bacon for a long time, you can consider using the vacuum preservation method. Put the bacon into a vacuum bag, exclude the air, and then seal the mouth of the bag and place it in a cool, dry and ventilated place, which can be stored for about a year.
Regardless of the preservation method, care should be taken to avoid moisture and odors, otherwise it will affect the taste and quality of bacon.
Second, the shelf life of bacon.
Generally, the shelf life of bacon depends on how it is kept and the environment in which it is stored. If it is stored at room temperature, it can usually only be stored for about 2-3 months; If stored in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator, the shelf life can be extended to about 6-12 months; The shelf life can be as long as more than one year by vacuum storage.
In addition, the shelf life of bacon is also related to its manufacturing process and raw materials. Generally, home-made bacon has a shorter shelf life, while factory-produced bacon has a longer shelf life. At the same time, the preservation time of smoked bacon is also related to its salt content, and the higher the salt content, the longer the preservation time of bacon.
In short, when preserving bacon, it is necessary to pay attention to keeping it dry, ventilated, cool, moisture-proof, and odor-proof to ensure the quality and taste of bacon. At the same time, you should also pay attention to check the shelf life of bacon, so as not to affect your health by eating expired and spoiled bacon.