The Best Way to Freeze Food: Longer Shelf Life and Rapid Defrosting

[@rodjerdankist1125]

Man... I decided to start eating healthy about 3 years ago. I had no clue it would evolve into one of my most involved hobbies, preparing everything from scratch, cutting up and weighing out portions of produce and meat, stocking weeks worth of food at a time. Never in a million years would I of guessed this would be something I'd ever be interested in, but damn I've been enjoying it the last few years. Thanks to channels like these, I've learned so much.

[@andreibarbuta]

It is rewarding, indeed.

[@FaithFashionFinances]

Awesome 😎

[@coups119]

And you found out that food is medicine and you are what you eat! All that research, planning, preparation and maintenance has saved you medical bills!

[@mmmc5122]

You will never know how much this helped me be prepared for Covid and the shortages by having my freezers packed to the gills with assorted meats and foods. Thanks so much!

[@MarlanWarren]

This is absolutely amazing! I've been very paranoid about freezing food and no matter how many times somebody explains how to squeeze the air out, it sure helps to watch it happen and hear your extraordinary talent for explaining. Thank you very much!

[@maylien]

Excellent tips! I especially like the your method of pushing out the air in the flat packs at the last corner and the defrosting on aluminum trays.

[@maneezeigler3848]

This is a little embarrassing, but I’m about to be 27 years old and I didn’t know most of these tips. Thank you so much! I’m so happy that I came across this video even though I’m really late 😊

[@beaulieuc8910]

i m 57 nor did I, there is no shame. I never had my own freezer

[@madglad94]

I was just about to buy deli containers to freeze some soups. SO glad I saw this first!! The bags will take up much less space in my freezer and thaw so much faster 🎉

[@harrisfoster2204]

Great video. I'm a bulk buyer and cook. So items stay for longer periods of time. So for this reason I'm a big fan of my food saver vacuum machine. I can keep meat up to a year without any freezer burn. Its a big investment in the beginning, but I think it's worth it.

[@GenesisMuseum]

If you freeze in a deep freezer rather than a frost-free freezer, meat and most other products will last not only for a year but literally forever.

[@kimberlywells8230]

Wow this is really helpful.This is the best freezer organization video I’ve seen yet!

[@kaylinde2321]

I was already doing this but for organizational purposes, I like to file my food. I didn’t realize it was also the best way to freeze 😁

[@tarmac245]

This is practical and simple. Flat pack and aluminium. Great video.

[@alllivesmatter101]

I have done this same technique for years and yes, it’s perfect - also takes up less room in the freezer. I do however, double bag.

[@manafro2714]

great tips! you can squeeze out the air by slowly submerging the bag in water, too. not sure how difficult it would make it to spread the meat out evenly though. maybe you could spread it out first, and when you're about to finish, submerge it and seal it up, making sure no water leaks in. that way all air pockets in the meat itself would get removed.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I’ve been doing the flat pack method for years now. It allows you to break off only as much ground meat/soup/sauce/stewed beans/rice or small pasta as you need. If you’re not comfortable having the bag stand on its own, put it in a two-cup measuring cup and fold the excess over the lip of the cup. This not only makes the bag sturdier, it also makes sure the bag is only about half full.

[@marlene-rr2ih]

Finally - the best way to do it - been looking for such a way for a very long time. Thank you so much. Subscribed.

[@mbazarah]

Cannot walk away without a like. Really thanks chef

[@COYOTE165A]

Great info to prevent freezer burns which caused a waste of food Thanks for sharing etc

[@mnl3gms]

Never thought about this possibility! Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@LOVERGEIST777]

Thanks for sharing! Just got a deep freezer so thanks !

[@BijouLover8]

I lay them flat in flat baskets from dollar general.....take whole basket out...take what you want...then return to freezer. You can stack baskets also On top of each other in freezer.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Do you have tips on freezing chicken breasts and other single serve bulky foods? This is what I currently do: I wrap each piece tightly in cling wrap, toss it in a freezer bag (usually about 5-6 packets fit), roll it to squeeze out the air, close, mark, and freeze. We’ve had chicken and pork last over a year w/no compromise on flavor or texture. When someone 🤨 forgets to thaw, we put it in an aluminum bowl filled with water. Quick thaw.

[@JNo-sk5mz]

Thanks for this video, it was exactly what I'm looking for. Heading to the store to grab some of these bags now! 🔥

[@dudester873]

3:43 - 3:44 Lol -- Han Solo frozen in carbonite As I badly freeze many of my items, I found your video very informative, well made and narrated. Thanks for posting and have a Jabba-sized thumbs up! :-D

[@whatsgrowingon]

Thought I was the only one who noticed that

[@nacetroy]

Squishing ground meat too much can make the meat/texture tough (kind of like over kneading wheat dough), the proteins get tightened and tangled. So, I'd try to flatten the bags of ground meat with as little hard pressing as possible.

[@erminiapedata85]

Wow! Best video on how to freeze food!! You made me want to freeze all the stuff i have a d regorganise my refrigerator!!

[@Ayumi649]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!

[@nares2005]

This video is exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks so much 👍

[@philipschwartz3409]

The only thing I would add is to not use a frost free freezer, the freezer that is part of every fridge freezer combo out there. These defrost on a regular basis and greatly decrease the time that the food can last. A chest freezer without a defrost cycle greatly, greatly extends the life of frozen foods. In fact, I would recommend only having a fridge in the kitchen and a medium capacity chest freezer in the garage. This serves two purposes: extending the freezer life of your food and increasing fridge capacity in your kitchen.

[@rosiabbott253]

Great, straight forward, informative and logical, no nonsense with minimal annoying music in the background (although still too much/loud) it doesn't make the video more interesting or better despite the misconception among you tubers) lowering the sound minimizes the annoyance though. Thanks for the video

[@moonlightpaw5868]

Great tip. Now I can reuse the bag. Thanks

[@andreasfleischmann5590]

the aluminium tip is the best ! appreciate your vid

[@frannydai]

Great tips, thank you. Love that you snuck in the Han Solo in carbonite pic.

[@avianfeatherhood429]

OK, quick question. Once I've thawed Han Solo, what's the best way to prepare?

[@lokkib8239]

Hilarious, this post deserved better

[@sghctoma]

Not really worth the effort... Whatever you do, it'll always be a bit Chewie.

[@silverhustlin1390]

Grilled is healthy but deep fried tastes better

[@nadeemsmarty]

@@sghctoma are you sure

[@shirleysenn3155]

Need to know if u wrap cheesecloth around hot pepper cheese before freezing

[@karendeck1343]

You’re right. I’m going to have to start over. What great help you been!! 👍

[@phototristan]

Vacuum sealer is the way to go.

[@ginahamlyn2569]

Incredibly helpful and informative. Thank you so much. I’m going to follow you for sure.

[@Joe-xy3vy]

I usually give my food in the ziplock bag a little fold over with the slack on bottom and the food on top, that way the weight of the food itself squeezes out all the air. No need to massage the air out.

[@beaulieuc8910]

Very good video, learned more about the silence behind this. Great. BTW long can I keep juices and soups in the freezer?

[@sharonlockwood1825]

Amazing video! And just what I needed to know! Thank you!

[@BFord1]

Love the Han Solo bit

[@emmajones3782]

I have heard that defrosting food at room temperature is not good. I don't know about aluminium trays but I think it's best to defrost in the fridge.

[@npip99]

Defrosting at room temperature is fine. What's not okay is leaving anything at room temperature for 2-4 hrs or longer, particularly dairy or meat. So they'll commonly say "don't defrost at room temperature" but what they mean is "don't leave it at room temperature for 3 hrs, because bacteria can grow". If your item defrosts quickly, then it's fine.

[@yamapopi]

@@npip99 Horseshit, always defrost in the fridge otherwise you kill the tenderness of your meat. Look it up.

[@syedasabiha1426]

Excellent explanation, bless you

[@dianegravesable]

Would like to know 1. Can mashed potatoes be frozen? 2. If yes, which type is best? Would like to make a big batch and take out one single serving (quart or pint size freezer bag). Any suggestions would be appreciated. 😊

[@juliengli]

Hi, thank you for the tips, but can we reuse back the zipper bag for another time?

[@janeburke147]

Thankyou,great tips.Can ya was reuse the freezer bags so we are being good for the environment 👍🏻

[@PinkManGuy]

I always found soaking frozen food in water to be ineffectual anyway. Saves you like... An hour of defrosting. That tip about aluminum is a life saver.

[@user-ei8rb7sj6c]

Thanks for this helpful video! Great content & delivery.

[@christopherstein2024]

Awesome Video! I love the use of science! Having watched the video I remember, that I was told everything mechanic of this at some point in my life but I wasn't clever enough to apply it like you did.

[@sameyahabiba]

Omg thankyou meal prepping so was looking for space saving ideas x

[@ms.krissy]

Its crazy how im watching this on 9/16(21) the date you put on the ground pork.....

[@mjkay8660]

been freezing flat for 50 yrs. yep. its the best way. been freezing gravy in the muffin tins & transfer to bag for individual servings;} yep in the paper liner.

[@CleverBrains]

This helped me so much thank you!!!!

[@juniormedia4280]

Wow super preservation. Thank u

[@michelecarodulaney8370]

Thank you that was very helpful.

[@reowhite4862]

I saw how you snuck the Han Solo frozen in carbonite in there at the end. Haha very clever!

[@nataliecruz1280]

Suuuuper helpful. Awesome video, thanks!

[@chris-jy4im]

Do you buy new freezer bags every month ?

[@nowpresent2167]

Good presentation 👌

[@jerryfacts9749]

Great tips!

[@tabathadalponte409]

How long do you leave it out on the aluminum tray?

[@koborattila2466]

That Han Solo cameo was golden

[@sudheerk82]

Hi, Its a great video. Are they ziploc freezer bags or some other brand?

[@2nostromo]

This guy knows the stuff. teh right stuff

[@vanessacenters9971]

Do you want the food to reach toom temperature befofe freezing or can it go in the freezer hot?

[@rachelleannevillahermosa1041]

Thanks for the tips! Mom to be here and tryna get my freezer foods ready 😅

[@nancykennon310]

I'm 73 and have been doing since I was little. I got to mas the bags flat. For my mom.

[@rrg1013able]

Great tips... Very useful to me, thanks

[@Itschuckii]

3:45 funny guy put a star wars reference in here

[@StargirlSaiber]

You are awesome! Thanks for this video

[@hilarypoplawski8819]

Extremely helpful. Thanks !!

[@RS-io6vm]

plus you can stack it neatly in the freezer. you'd be amazed how much you can store

[@miapiao7303]

WOW! Great tips! Thank you so much!

[@predator8686]

Good job 👍

[@priayief]

Love your videos and tips. As for freezing things like steaks, chops, etc., I wrap each piece in plastic wrap then aluminum foil. Does this makes sense?

[@op3129]

it does. I've done that for years. (two layers of plastic, and crimp the foil to be VERY tight, including both ends.) I found some steaks wrapped that way in back of our freezer that were (don't gag) two years old. they were still perfect ... and very yummy.

[@jsmcguireIII]

What is the Jaba bounty on the pea soup?

[@pareshprajapati7916]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@patriciasmith7074]

Brilliant techniques thank you very much!

[@davidross5121]

Great tips and well explained thanks

[@babi7963]

I was very much happy and convinced 100/100 for your tips.I am in to buying a freezer as I am using frozen veggies and coconut and a busy person with work so thought to buy , but still confusing as I am also looking for a fridge too , so what do you suggest a seperate freezer and fridge . Or will it work if I buy side by side fridge please help . My family includes 3 adults and a 10yr kid . Thank you.

[@ExploringCalifornia]

Thanks this is great tips

[@kellythompson2267]

Great video!! Thank you!!

[@bernadettebrennan2866]

Thank you so very much, all good tips and advice.

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

This is so helpful.

[@pastorjustin4181]

Please help. How do i freeze canned hominy.😳 Some say drain liquid from it others say no to that.😳 What is your recommendation please?? 😊

[@trinalogan140]

Thank you so much for these tips! I learned a lot!!

[@charmander777]

would vacuum sealing make the food last longer?

[@marisuzuki8330]

yes... bec it minimizes the exposure to the air.

[@ali-13392]

Thanks for the video!!! If I cook my meals e.g. pasta with chicken, can I then freeze it, defrost in the refrigerator overnight and eat it the next day by just heating in the oven? Any risk of food poisoning here?

[@cloudtam9931]

Must it be aluminum? How about stainless steel? Thx.

[@marybethfrain7165]

This is so helpful!!! Thank u

[@yogeshbahal8538]

Hey can I cook chicken or beef and freeze(preserve) it. And how long ?

[@zainbegam3880]

Hi i keep some foods in container but im getting popup sounds can you tell me list of foods to freeze

[@ibuwiji8814]

May i know what is the size of that ziplock bag for soup?

[@reuvenkaplan7085]

Flat freezing is awesome. I use vacuum bags

[@tommihommi1]

adding a bit of cold water to the pan will make it defrost much faster

[@milagroseureste]

Very helpful! 👍

[@denisseh3946]

This is the video I did not know I needed:o

[@irhakhan6513]

amazing sharing good work

[@Sund3v3]

ok but what about bulky foods like steak and chicken parts?

[@marisuzuki8330]

You can put them on a cookie sheet on one layer, ideally w/o touching each other and freeze flat. Once frozen, put them all in the freezer bag with air out. Steak, i'd wrap them with plastic first.

[@twincesses24]

How long will last on the freezer cooked meals and frozen meal for the crockpot??

[@FeonaLeeJones]

I got the worst food poisoning from eating soup I thawed for 4 days. Ugh. I’ll never do that again !!!

[@Akash.Chopra]

I roll my bags like I'm rolling a joint. It does a good job of getting the air out.