Comments on: How to Pack Items in Freezer Bags and Reduce Freezer Burn http://lifeasmom.com/2010/02/how-to-pack-items-in-freezer-bags-and-reduce-freezer-burn.html On the Road to Joyful Motherhood Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:04:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Lynn http://lifeasmom.com/2010/02/how-to-pack-items-in-freezer-bags-and-reduce-freezer-burn.html#comment-81818 Lynn Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:54:39 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=2315#comment-81818 Jo and anyone else concerned about the cost of sealer bags, I have started packing my meat using both zip-lock and the sealer. I save on sealer bags by using the zip-lock for meat I am going to use relatively soon. For everything else that is going to be in the freezer for longer than a month I use the sealer bags to prevent freezer burn. The sealer is great for bulk buying and those who lose stuff in the freezer. My sister has had venison that was over two years old and it was still just as good when she opened it. Jo and anyone else concerned about the cost of sealer bags,
I have started packing my meat using both zip-lock and the sealer. I save on sealer bags by using the zip-lock for meat I am going to use relatively soon. For everything else that is going to be in the freezer for longer than a month I use the sealer bags to prevent freezer burn. The sealer is great for bulk buying and those who lose stuff in the freezer. My sister has had venison that was over two years old and it was still just as good when she opened it.

]]> By: Lynn http://lifeasmom.com/2010/02/how-to-pack-items-in-freezer-bags-and-reduce-freezer-burn.html#comment-81783 Lynn Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:52:36 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=2315#comment-81783 Awsome tip!! I do have a Foodsaver that I love using when I buy meat in bulk, however; I have recently been pondering how I could freeze muffins without them getting freezer burnt or sucking all the air out of them and squishing them flat. The straw trick is a great solution to this problem. Awsome tip!! I do have a Foodsaver that I love using when I buy meat in bulk, however; I have recently been pondering how I could freeze muffins without them getting freezer burnt or sucking all the air out of them and squishing them flat. The straw trick is a great solution to this problem.

]]> By: Recipes for Leftover Turkey: Eat Well, Spend Less | Good Life Eats http://lifeasmom.com/2010/02/how-to-pack-items-in-freezer-bags-and-reduce-freezer-burn.html#comment-78191 Recipes for Leftover Turkey: Eat Well, Spend Less | Good Life Eats Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:01:44 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=2315#comment-78191 [...] I like quart sized freezer quality Ziploc bags for packaging my leftover turkey. Remove all of the air from your bags – that’s what causes freezer burn and no one wants that. Check out Jessica’s quick tip for sealing food without air in freezer bags. [...] [...] I like quart sized freezer quality Ziploc bags for packaging my leftover turkey. Remove all of the air from your bags – that’s what causes freezer burn and no one wants that. Check out Jessica’s quick tip for sealing food without air in freezer bags. [...]

]]> By: Heather http://lifeasmom.com/2010/02/how-to-pack-items-in-freezer-bags-and-reduce-freezer-burn.html#comment-68147 Heather Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:18:52 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=2315#comment-68147 What a great tip. Thanks! What a great tip. Thanks!

]]> By: Spinach Calzone Recipe with Ricotta | No Rise Pizza Crust | Good Life Eats http://lifeasmom.com/2010/02/how-to-pack-items-in-freezer-bags-and-reduce-freezer-burn.html#comment-56228 Spinach Calzone Recipe with Ricotta | No Rise Pizza Crust | Good Life Eats Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:01:50 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=2315#comment-56228 [...] Remove as much air as possible. Air = freezer burn. That’s why I like to use the ziplock bags. You can insert a straw and suck out the air. Check out Jessica’s video here: Packing Items in Freezer Bags [...] [...] Remove as much air as possible. Air = freezer burn. That’s why I like to use the ziplock bags. You can insert a straw and suck out the air. Check out Jessica’s video here: Packing Items in Freezer Bags [...]

]]> By: Jessica Fisher http://lifeasmom.com/2010/02/how-to-pack-items-in-freezer-bags-and-reduce-freezer-burn.html#comment-38538 Jessica Fisher Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:36:15 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=2315#comment-38538 great idea! Thanks! great idea! Thanks!

]]> By: Dak http://lifeasmom.com/2010/02/how-to-pack-items-in-freezer-bags-and-reduce-freezer-burn.html#comment-38526 Dak Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:36:54 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=2315#comment-38526 One suggestion for getting the air out of bags with raw meat is to immerse the filled bag into cold water. The water squeezes the air out so the bag can be sealed. This works well when marinating meat too. One suggestion for getting the air out of bags with raw meat is to immerse the filled bag into cold water. The water squeezes the air out so the bag can be sealed. This works well when marinating meat too.

]]> By: Jessica H http://lifeasmom.com/2010/02/how-to-pack-items-in-freezer-bags-and-reduce-freezer-burn.html#comment-22509 Jessica H Sun, 30 May 2010 23:28:01 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=2315#comment-22509 Just had to say that my hubby and I have been using this trick for storing foods in the freezer since I saw your tutorial {no worries, I have not, nor will I, use this on raw meats} and we love it! It really helps save space and I love pulling things out of the freezer and not seeing ice crystals formed on my food. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing! Just had to say that my hubby and I have been using this trick for storing foods in the freezer since I saw your tutorial {no worries, I have not, nor will I, use this on raw meats} and we love it! It really helps save space and I love pulling things out of the freezer and not seeing ice crystals formed on my food. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Preparing for Freezer Cooking — Life As Mom http://lifeasmom.com/2010/02/how-to-pack-items-in-freezer-bags-and-reduce-freezer-burn.html#comment-18813 Preparing for Freezer Cooking — Life As Mom Mon, 03 May 2010 04:10:30 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=2315#comment-18813 [...] How to Pack Food in Freezer Bags and Reduce Freezer Burn – a video demonstration of how to seal foods more airtight without a fancy machine. (Do not use this method on raw meats or eggs.) [...] [...] How to Pack Food in Freezer Bags and Reduce Freezer Burn – a video demonstration of how to seal foods more airtight without a fancy machine. (Do not use this method on raw meats or eggs.) [...]

]]> By: Kimberly http://lifeasmom.com/2010/02/how-to-pack-items-in-freezer-bags-and-reduce-freezer-burn.html#comment-15558 Kimberly Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:09:53 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=2315#comment-15558 It's a strange feeling when common sense smacks you in the face. This is so easy, yet I never thought to do this to my bags of food. And I always have such a hard time getting the air out. And I won't do it with raw meat....saw the previous comments and warnings! Thanks for the tip. It’s a strange feeling when common sense smacks you in the face. This is so easy, yet I never thought to do this to my bags of food. And I always have such a hard time getting the air out.

And I won’t do it with raw meat….saw the previous comments and warnings! Thanks for the tip.

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