Are you curious why your home can’t store sausage for more than 1 month? The reason is improper storage. Today, I will provide you with a guide on how to properly store fresh and dried sausage for up to 6 months.
1 How to store dried sausage
Do not store in the refrigerator compartment, but in the freezer compartment
It is important to remember that you should not store dried sausage in the refrigerator compartment. Instead, store it in the freezer compartment. The moisture in the refrigerator compartment can cause your sausage to become moldy quickly.
Store with white wine
Take a small glass and place it in the center of a box or tray. Arrange the sausage around it and place it in a cool place. The aroma of white wine will effectively repel flies, ants, and mosquitoes. Alternatively, you can spray a thin layer of white wine directly on the sausage before sealing it in a box. With this method, you can store sausage for up to 6 months and retain its fresh and delicious taste.
Hanging sausages in a cool place
If you do not have a refrigerator or prefer a simpler method, you can hang the sausage in a cool and dry place with good sunlight.
2 How to store fresh sausage
Boil the sausage with coconut water
After making or purchasing the sausage, boil it until the water is reduced. Allow it to cool and then place it in the refrigerator. This method allows you to store sausage for up to 6 months.
Store in the refrigerator
You can put fresh sausage in a sealed box and store it in the refrigerator’s cooling or freezing compartment. This method allows for storage of approximately 1 month.
Hanging sausages in a cool place
Similar to storing dried sausage, fresh sausage can also be hung in a cool and dry place. However, the maximum storage time for this method is approximately 1 week. After that, it is advisable to consume it as nem chua instead of sausage to avoid potential stomachache or poisoning.
Note when storing sausage: If dried sausage shows slight mold, you can cut it off, wipe it with white wine, and sun-dry it for continued use. However, if fresh sausage has mold, it should not be consumed to prevent stomachache or poisoning.
I hope these storage methods help you keep your sausage fresh and delicious. Best of luck with your storage endeavors!