FOOD NEWS
The Kitchen Tip For Quick Access To Canned Food While Cooking
By Stacie Adams
Using canned foods can be convenient, but digging them out of storage can be a hassle. To make things easier, place them in a deep drawer located near your stove or oven.
By neatly laying the cans down in a nearby drawer so that the labels are visible, you will have any canned goods you need right within reach.
If you store your cans upright, write the contents of each one on the lid using a permanent marker so you don't have to remove the can to determine what it is.
You can even apply reusable write-on labels, which is especially helpful if you find yourself repeatedly buying the same canned goods.
If you don't have an accessible drawer, kitchen carts are a great alternative that can be moved around accordingly and provide additional shelving.
Proper storage is key to maintaining quality and safety. Canned foods fare best in an environment that ranges in temperature from 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Make sure to protect your canned foods from moisture, since a moist environment can lead to rust, which can cause holes and defects to develop in the can.