Mostly they didn't. Food was either eaten fresh or things like meat were salted and dried (like beef Jerky) Also along the way they used what is called over here as a Coolgardie safe. Hessian draped around a frame and hung outside. This had a pool of water on the top that ran down the Hessian and the movement of air kept it cool.
Some places had ice houses but for the most part food was made from scratch for each meal and leftovers either made it to the next or were thrown out. People were not as particular in those days.
Well in the case of meat they use to salt it or cook it then store in pies.
Not kill the animal until you needed it, or if this was not an option, salt the food and then keep it very cool.
They used copious amounts of swag to preserve their food, If someone wanted to preserve meat, they were pretty much screwed because that stuff is hard to preserve.
Food most likely
To preserve the food
people needed salt to stay alive and to preserve their food people needed salt to stay alive and to preserve their food
We put them in a fridge
They put them in the fridge (Mexico has electricity, you know).
Most people preserve food to slow down the rotting of fruits, vegetables, and meats. Doing this means people waste less food and can have enjoy their fruits and vegetables even in winter.
they went hunting
Before cans, jars, and freezers. Food was preserve by being salted, being placed in oil, or with vinegar.
Food most likely
Agriculture in Germany in 1600s was a common practice. Most people lived in rural areas and would grow crops for food in large quantities.
In 1960 people preserved food by freezing it. Food was also preserved by home canning or pickling methods and storage.
water can not preserve food it attracts mold