Question:
How do I freeze food?
Freezing 101
Casseroles, pasta dishes, stews, and soups are all good candidates for
freezing. Just follow these simple steps:
1) Cool completely before freezing.
2) Use rigid containers or plastic freezer bags meant for
freezing. Old containers don't seal in freshness or keep
the air out.
3) Leave some space (about 1/2") at the top of the container
to allow for the food to expand as it freezes.
4) Remove as much air as possible from freezer bags.
Removing air from freezer bags
Removing as much air from a freezer bag helps to seal in
freshness. If you don't have a vacuum sealer try this
simple trick.
1) Place food item into the freezer bag and with hands
press out as much air as possible.
2) Seal bag almost completely, leaving only a small opening.
3) Place a straw in the opening and suck out all of the air.
Remove straw and quickly seal the remaining opening.
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