The Right Freezer Containers To Protect Your Food.

Quality freezer containers are the best investment you can make to keep your frozen food fresh.

There’s nothing worse than spending time and money on freezer meals to cheapen out on containers and have to toss all that food in the trash when it gets freezer burned or oxidized.

The good news is that not all freezer safe containers are expensive and you probably already have some, like aluminum foil or freezer bags, on hand.

Containers should also be odorless, tasteless, grease-proof, water-proof, resistant to low temperatures, easy to seal, label, clean and be durable.

Try to keep both study, rigid containers, like plastic containers or metal pans, and flexible containers, such as freezer bags and aluminum foil, on hand for different types of foods.

Types Of Freezer Storage Containers
Glass containers must be freezer grade. Some types of glass can crack in the freezer, and most glass containers can not go from the freezer straight to the oven. These are also heavy and break easily but are reusable and environmentally friendly.

Freezer bags are the most versatile type of freezer container and can be used for practically anything. These are cheap, flexible and can be given away. Do not use freezer bags with sharp items such as the cut end on bones.

Metal pans like those used for baking do ok in the freezer but it can be expensive getting a full set to cook with and to leave in the freezer. Line the pan with aluminum foil before adding your freezer meal and remove the pan during storage.

Aluminum pans that are disposable freezer containers and a great option for meals you plan to give away. Aluminum pans tend to be wobbly so use a cookie sheet under the pan to give it stability when filling and moving to the freezer. These can also be used more than one.

Rigid plastic containers range in quality and price but are good for freezing liquids. Choose the proper sizes for individual and family portions so that there is not excess air in the container with your food. Many plastic containers can go from the freezer to the microwave.

Freezer wrap is also quite new on the market. It’s like the plastic wraps that clings to its self to create containers but is higher grade plastic that is suitable for the freezer. It’s a great way to wrap individual portions tightly and allows you to see what is in the package.

Aluminum foil is perfect for covering pans or wrapping something oddly shaped. My preference is to use it as an outer layer with plastic wrap inside to hold any juices or crumbs and as an extra layer in case the foil tears. Aluminum foil can be reused and recycled when it’s torn. This is one of the most versatile freezer containers and should in be every kitchen.

Freezer paper is like butcher or kraft paper but has a thin, flexible plastic side. This is great for wrapping sturdy things and allows a nice tight wrap. Freezer paper is often used by butchers.

Silicone pans are relatively new on the market. They can withstand very high and low temperature and are suitable for freezing food and can go straight in the oven. They are very easy to use and clean but can also be wobbly, a cookie sheet helps with this sort of pan.

Vacuum sealers are great for long term storage. They come with bags and you use the vacuum sealer to suck the air out of the package and get a nice tight wrap. They also allow you to see what is inside the package.

Freezer tape works well with freezer paper or foil packages. Freezer grade tape stays sticky at cold temperatures where other tapes lose their adhesiveness. Freezer tape can also be used to reseal bags of items like store bought frozen vegetables.

Permanent marker is ideal for labeling containers. On reusable containers you can use an adhesive label to write on.

Do not use regular waxed paper, plastic wrap or plastic bags for freezer storage containers.

Think of containers for the freezer as an investment and slowly build up a large collection of the type that meets your personal needs. The better the freezer container, the longer food can stay in the freezer without loosing quality. Still have questions about what containers to use? Get Answers.

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