Since we now have zip type packaging for almost every type of processed food - WHY haven't the bacon packaging people got on the ball. I just hate the messy package that you have to slit open and then never use again. Any ideas how to MAKE them use zip type packages?
2007-01-20 06:24:30 · 4 answers · asked by PP4865 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
"The bacon packaging people", are probably just trying to safeguard us from ourselves.
"Zip type packaging for almost every type of processed food", is great - makes things easy and convenient to handle and prepare.
However, Bacon, is not as processed, nor as stabilized, and comparatively, it's shelf-life is greatly shorter,
It is, in fact, one of the few "processed" foods that have "Safe Handling Instructions" on it's package.
I agree with you,,I too, "just hate the messy package that you have to slit open.'
A couple work-arounds:
- Place what is not cooked in a zip-lock bag (but for safety, must use within the next 1-2 days after opening).
- Cook the entire package and place that unused in a freezer bag. (Great for BLT's, salad toppings, burgers, next day/weeks breakfast, etc)
- Roll individual--uncooked--pieces, and place in freezer bag--pull from freezer as desired(rolling keeps pieces from sticking together).
I used to use the latter 2 methods, but since I now save my bacon drippings, I almost exclusively use the second method--cook all), as it is greatly convenient and versatile.
Anyway, I doubt we can convince "them" to use zip-locks on the bacon--I don't think they want to take on the liability this might involve.
2007-01-21 04:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is messy, after I open a package of bacon. I've always put the unused bacon in a zip lock bag. Stays fresher longer too. I wish they would use zip lock bags in boxes of cereal. I use a clothes pin to close up the bag to keep my cereal fresh.
2007-01-20 14:35:19 · answer #2 · answered by Janet H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree! Why don't you write to the bacon people and suggest that! When I make bacon I fry the whole pound and store the leftovers in the freezer in a ziploc. It heats up in the micrwave in about 30 seconds.
2007-01-20 14:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by Reenie: Mom of Marine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know thats a very good question and I agree with you.
2007-01-20 14:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by Dew 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋