Prevent freezer burn on bulk meats

Buying in bulk might be the cheapest way to score meat nowadays. But unless you can immediately devour your bulky buy -- which really is not such a healthy practice -- then you'll need to freeze some of your newly-purchased meat. Worried about freezer burn? Then try this Woman's Day magazine strategy.

• Remove store packaging and tightly wrap meat in freezer paper.
• Cover and fold sides like you would with a sandwich.
• Tape folded ends together.
• Write type of cut, weight, and date on package.
• Put in Ziplock freezer bag.
• Seal, removing excess air.
• Store in freezer.
  
  

More tips and techniques for avoiding freezer burn here.