Extreme Freezer Cleanout! January 2022 Pantry Challenge & No Spend Month! 3 Messy Freezers to Clean!

[@thebiggshomesteadkitchen]

I feel your pain Ann!! My freezers are always so crazy! I have added your video to the play list. So glad you are in the Collab with me.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thank you for hosting! I so needed to get that done!

[@Lisawhatshersname]

Hi Ann! I realize this video was a while ago but I just caught it, and I am glad I did! I've been doing a pantry challenge for the past month but you took yours to the next level. I need to clean out my chest freezer again, hmmm maybe I can get my daughter to help me again, lol. It's still somewhat organized from the beginning of the month but it gets messy so quickly! Thanks for sharing and the inspiration.😊 New subbie here!

[@SAHMLIFEWITHBECKY]

you have so many great food choices looks so great!! love all the meal ideas!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kaykrausman8012]

What a great inspiration to do the same in my freezer 🙂

[@thebiggshomesteadkitchen]

You have some good stuff in there! We have so many peppers too! Mr Biggs has been using them in his eggs in the morning. Ha ha! You sound like me… don’t know what this is! Congrats on the big freezer Cleanout! Well done!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thank you for the inspiration! It's like a big burden is gone!

[@thebiggshomesteadkitchen]

I had to watch this one again! I love it!

[@jmac7107]

Thanks for this video something I need to do.

[@MelindasMessySink]

You worked your rump off getting all this done! Looks wonderful and now you know what items are where…etc. Thank you for sharing. Great job!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thank you Melinda! Yeah that took me all day and most of the evening! It only took me three years to get it done LOL

[@RhubarbAndCod]

Honestly, when I see that "just meat" freezer I'm in heaven... so many options! I can see why having gone through that you'd finally feel good and relaxed. Very proud of all the hard work you did getting this all sorted. Nicely done Ann! Inspiring me to go tackle my own!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

That is so true! Once you get that done it's not such a daunting experience lol. I'm so glad it inspired you. Now I need to get myself inspired to come up with some recipes that's the hard part for me lol

[@maryraybon2305]

I have 3 freezers too and they are packed, I really need to go thru them and clean out. I come home from the store and I vacuum the meats like roast and fish, whatever I buy. I get it frozen then I vacuum it up. Thanks so much for sharing. Good luck on your January Challenge. Take care and be safe.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I need to get in that habit. I appreciate you watching Mary! Hope you have a great day!

[@livingwithleelee]

Wow, that's alot of food, thanks for sharing. I only have one freezer but I really need to clean it out

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Hopefully I can use it all soon it's alot

[@SnowGardener]

I have one large freezer in the garage and two small refrigerator freezers. You have inspired me to get some organization done! I want to organize and make room for my weekly meals in my freezer in the kitchen.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

That is awesome! I had been dreading it for so long. It's so much easier to plan meals now.

[@thebiggshomesteadkitchen]

Those sweet potato fries are my absolute fave! You are so cute .. you won’t even believe that back freezer. I’m like SHOW ME THE BACK FREEZER!!! 🤣🤣 - that’s a huge improvement! I love those baskets.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

It was a disaster lol.

[@madhatter909]

I'm heading out for vacation soon but when I come back I'll tackle my tiny freezer on top of my fridge. Wish I had a real freezer!!!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I'm still trying to go through everything lol

[@SnowGardener]

Holy chickens Ann!! Wowza!!!!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Yeah lol. We went in with my sister and her husband and bought chicks. They raised them and we butchered them.

[@ChopChopRecipes]

That is so good! We enjoy it. Thank you for that my friend.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@HealingBrandi]

Your freezer storage is goals! Thanks for sharing Ann!

[@tammybenadventures]

I need to do the same nice video! I want to get all those chickens like you have.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thank you! It is a lot!

[@SnowGardener]

I am so excited to see your extreme freezer clean out....my freezers are a disaster!!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I never thought I would ever get it done

[@TheCookingChronicleswithIngrid]

Great job in utilizing what you already have in your freezer Ann!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thank you so much Ingrid!

[@SAHMLIFEWITHBECKY]

HEYYYYYY Mrs. Ann here watching!!! can't wait to see!!!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Hey Becky! Thanks for stopping by!

[@Jerri-ellen]

This was inspiring cause I am now going to go tackle my freezer. I hate doing it but needs to be done. Thanks Ann for the push I needed

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

It has taken me a year! It was awful! Hope you got yours cleaned out!

[@isabellaross1472]

it really is amazing how long we can go with eating just out of the freezer or pantry. great job cleaning out your freezers. I would love to be KZbin friends.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I hope I can use it all up now I know what I have. Thank you so much! I'm heading to your channel now to watch!

[@shopsipsaute6981]

Loved watching this Ann. I have my "fridge freezer:"in the kitchen like we all do. But needs to be organized . And I do have an upright in the basement. Been on my list to organize. I feel like I do this every 2 months and it always still ends up a mess. And my upright is not self defrosting. So defrosting that is a fun chore every year LOL!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thank you Kelly! This is the one thing that never gets done. I just pile it full and eat out lol

[@Lidiasfamilylife]

I’m so excited to see what meals you’re going to make.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thank you Lidia!

[@Berkah235]

Big like extreme freezer cleanout

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

It was extreme for sure

[@MrsSoniaElaine]

I don't know what is worse my freezers or my pantries. I need to clean out everything. I hate wasting food, so I need to get on it. Never thought f freezing buttermilk. What a great idea. You have a ton of chicken. Looks like you can make a ton of meals from what you have left. You did a great job planning and taking an inventory.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thank you Sonia! I am getting a little sick of eating chicken lol. I'm good at buying it but not about making meals with it lol

[@Hill593]

Hi Ann, my fridge and freezer are always so messy, I really need to sort them out now. You did a great job!xx

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thank you! I’ve been dreading it for a long time!

[@GrandmaBsBusyLife]

Oh! Pepper Jelly! I need to make some of that too!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

It's so good! Especially on cream cheese!

[@GrandmaBsBusyLife]

@@AnnsSouthernhome Yes! That is how we eat it too!

[@TarahMooreFamily]

Hey girl! All that food lol, I've got to do the same thing to my deep freezer

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Yes! I'm a food hoarder lol!

[@TarahMooreFamily]

@@AnnsSouthernhome no shame in that lol

[@jessicamariee5466]

Thanks for sharing

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thanks for watching Jessica!

[@jessicamariee5466]

@@AnnsSouthernhome yw

[@thriftyfarmishmomma]

Ughhh.....Now you're making me feel like I need to declutter my freezers lol....Mine are in worse shape than yours. In the end it feels good to be all organized BUT it's starting that I have a problem with. Looks good!!!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I have been dreading it for a year! I'm glad it's over lol

[@terryhenderson424]

I use soups and stews to incorporate left overs, clean out the fridge, and even to clean out the freezer. No one soup/ stew tastes exactly like the previous. I like to use the crockpot to create a rich combination of flavors between veggies, meats, and spices/ herbs. Take the time to thaw the older meats then check them for definite freezer burn. Cut off the freezer burn, feel the meat for stickiness, smell the meat, feel the fat and smell the fat. Then its time for seasoned crockpot food. Do similar for the veggie and even breads (small dice or crumble the portions of breads only dried out as opposed to actual freezer burn). As needed skip potatoes in your crockpot batches then freeze the cooked foods. If the kids don't eat veggies placed on the table, finely mince then then add to a soup or seasoned tomato based product like chili, spaghetti sauce, taco meat, pizza sauce, and sloppy Joe's If your canning seal is good, your home-made canned goods can last long after a year. Test the texture and smell of the product.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I'm doing that with my roasts. I want to can them if they are still good. I do use my canned goods past the year mark but I need to work on using them up sooner.

[@terryhenderson424]

I use an assortment of rotational themes/ approaches depending upon what is ending up in my freezer space, how many freezers or freezer spaces im using, and where they are located. (There for a while, I was using unused freezer space at my parents house; mostly for turkeys obtained at Thanksgiving time, and bigger groupings of the same thing.) Over all, the oldest or first to be used is generally to the frint and top of the refrigerator freezer. Among the other freezers if im using them I generally have a section of odd-n-ends which need to be used sooner than later. And then I try to groip by type of food with the oldest to the frint and top; and without holding the door open too long.

[@SnowGardener]

I love how you froze that zuchinni in 1/2 cup balls....so smart!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I saw someone do it and I thought that was genius!

[@thevikmanstorpkitchen.403]

I will also try too make a budget month. We dont have alot of storage for our foods so I have too go grossoirie shopping more than I want too. Our freezer is super small and also our pantry. So its a challenge for us 😅

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I know what you mean I live in a small house and I don’t have a lot of room. I do have an extra bedroom so that’s where I started storing some of my pantry items. I am working on that room next for a video. It’s just full of stuff.

[@jessicamariee5466]

Hey Ann! Here for this!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Yay! Thank you!

[@MommingWithCharity]

Oh girl i need to do this really soon 🥰 TFS

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

You will be glad you did! I am after dreading it for so long!

[@SnowGardener]

Now that I am feeling better I am gonna film some pantry challenge videos!!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I'm glad you're feeling better!

[@normamccomas9272]

New sub from Texas!❤

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Awesome! Thank you Norma!

[@Maplecook]

Clean it out, baby!!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thank goodness it’s finally done!

[@millermdiehl]

Girl I wish I had that many freezers. Mine are stuffed and I’m afraid to go through them.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

That’s how I was LOL I didn’t really want to face it but now I feel so much better!

[@patriciacorpe9957]

I am someone what like you I think I forget what i buy and end up throw out food too.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I am so bad I have done it for years!

[@HomemakingForMyHerd]

Great video

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thanks Brandy!

[@billieshomelife8313]

I need to do a no spend

[@safetycitychic]

Hi friend, I need to do the same thank you for the reminder

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I have been dreading this so much I just keep covering the old stuff up with new.

[@stephslife0529]

I just cleaned out my fridge.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Awesome! Mine stays so messy!

[@SnowGardener]

Ooooooo frozen cabbage? Tell me more!!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I just blanched it and used my foodsaver! I'm hoping to make something with it this weekend!

[@SnowGardener]

Hello Ann!!!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Hey Marlene!

[@stillsimplystephanie]

So many chickens!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I know LOL my brother-in-law raised them for us and we helped butcher them and put them in the freezer and then I just left them there because I really didn’t know what to do with them LOL

[@thevikmanstorpkitchen.403]

I never tried okra. Its not a thing you can get here in Sweden. I dont think we have collardgreens aswell.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Even in the United States some parts don’t usually grow these it’s more in the south where I live.

[@GrandmaBsBusyLife]

I thought I was the only one with that much chicken!!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

We went in half with my brother in law to raise and butcher them.

[@alittlebitofpingree]

Wow you have so much meat!! 🥩 it looks like you will be able to make a lot with all that! 🙌🏻💜

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I'll be eating a lot of chicken that's for sure!

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[@AnnsSouthernhome]

thanks!

[@CookingSecretsForMen]

That is a lot of stuff in that freezer.

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

That's for sure lol

[@jessicamariee5466]

Okra is so good

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I love it!

[@jessicamariee5466]

@@AnnsSouthernhome me too

[@bethdurbin3203]

Donate the freezer burnt meat to a local dog shelter or spca

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

That's a good idea

[@lindaspillman1817]

If u have a church or a food pantry in your area u should give a lot of the meats u bought from the store they would appreciate it they get family’s who would really appreciate having some type of meat for a meal I know in my area we have a food pantry in are church and they except things like this they have a freezer I hate to clean my fridge and freezer I to put my flours& rice in my freezer to kill any type of bugs that can be n your flour or corn meal they little eggs that hasn’t hatched I leave it in the fridge once I open it cause I don’t use it a lot but it’s still good as long as it is in the freezer or fridge

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

We have a Christian ministries nearby that gives out food as well as some churches around here. That’s a good idea might have to give them some of these chickens if they would take them I’m not sure since we butchered them ourselves.

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[@AnnsSouthernhome]

thanks

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[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Thanks

[@madhatter909]

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[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I'm so glad! I appreciate that!

[@Zyxwvutsrq]

You need a whole spend year…

[@jessicamariee5466]

That's a lot of chickens

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

Yeah lol. I need to eat a lot of chicken lol.