don't toss that you can make grilled cheese with that bread freezing Foods is a convenient and
cost effective way to extend the shelf life of many foods however this process is not without
pitfalls so stay out of the cold by avoiding these 10 big mistakes everyone makes with frozen foods
freezing the wrong Foods I guess it's goodbye chunky lemon milk freezing foods to extend their
shelf life is a great way to get the most out of the food you buy the problem is that not all
foods react well when they are put in the freezer it might not always be obvious which foods are
all right in the Deep Freeze and which ones are not the types of foods that are on the top of
the list of foods that shouldn't be frozen are dairy products this includes milk cream cheese
and yogurt if you freeze these Foods you'll ruin the texture and even the taste in some cases the
longer they're in the freezer the more they will be compromised the no dairy in the freezer rule
might come as a surprise to some people because we all know ice cream does pretty well when it's
stored in the freezer and it's a dairy product how good is that dairy products aren't the only
items to avoid putting in the freezer fruits and vegetables that have a high water content do not
do well when frozen some of the foods that aren't Frost friendly include lettuce potatoes oranges
grapefruit lemons as well as many herbs this produce is best when bought fresh and kept in
the refrigerator so just eat them up before they spoil bad containers okay for lunch today you've
got salmon many meals can be put in the freezer as leftovers this way you can have another meal
ready to be heated up when you want it however in order to make sure these frozen meals remain
fresh you have to make sure you're using the right containers whether you're using Tupperware brand
or another brand of plastic containers they have to have a tight seal that stays closed while the
food is being stored in the freezer the food has to be kept airtight or your favorite lasagna or
enchiladas will suffer from freezer burn which harms the quality of the food freezer burn is
the condition that results when ice crystals are allowed to make their way into your Frozen
leftovers you'll probably notice freezer burn most often with Meats because they get dry and
tough Grandma vegetables with freezer burn will shrink and this makes them much less appealing
than their room temperature counterparts you can often still eat much of the affected food if you
cut away the damaged Parts as best you can the best way to avoid throwing away freezer burned
food is to invest in a good set of reusable storage containers that will keep the air out
and the flavor locked in thawing food in the sink I left you hot dogs for dinner they're
throwing in the sink frozen food must be taken out of the freezer and thawed out before you
can eat it there is a right way and and a wrong way to do this and it's one of the big mistakes
everyone makes with frozen food too many people will simply leave those chicken breasts or steaks
in the sink all day to saw they want to make sure they are sought out enough to cook for
dinner but there is a problem with leaving them out according to food experts it is a much safer
to thaw frozen food in the refrigerator instead of leaving it on the counter or in the sink
the experts warn of a danger zone temperature that puts the thawing food at risk this is dead
did when food sits in the 40 degree to 140 degree range for too long it can cause problems for you
and your family if you cook food that has been sitting out too long you're risking food poisoning
leaving food out to thaw clearly isn't safe but there are several methods to thaw food besides
using the refrigerator you can take the food out of the freezer and submerge it in a bowl of cold
water or you can put the food in the microwave and press the defrost button both options work fairly
well and will help you to avoid an unfortunate illness mushy vegetables Todd would you like
some mixed vegetables hell no fresh vegetables are almost always the best option in terms of
taste health benefits and overall quality but they aren't always the most convenient Choice frozen
vegetables have come a long way over the years and there are a wide variety to choose from everything
from corn to cauliflower to collard green means the number one thing people complain about when
it comes to frozen vegetables is that they often end up too mushy or soggy when compared to their
fresh counterparts no one takes better care of veggies than veggies this is a fairer criticism
but it doesn't always have to be this way the problem often comes about when people defrost
frozen vegetables the wrong way there is a right way and a wrong way to defrost frozen vegetables
to keep the frozen vegetables as crispy and fresh tasting as possible as they thought you should put
them in the refrigerator for a few hours placing frozen vegetables in a container in the fridge
will help them thaw at the right temperature when it comes to leafy vegetables it will make
a big difference if you squeeze out as much of the excess moisture that you can this trick will
go a long way toward avoiding mushy vegetables that nobody wants to eat just a little attention
will help ensure your frozen vegetables live up to their potential in the kitchen and don't
disappoint you wrong temperature I'm not talking to you you broke my fridge many foods that have
been frozen properly can last indefinitely but the key word is properly you should become familiar
with how your freezer works and periodically monitor the temperature to make sure it is
cold enough to keep Foods Frozen at the right temperature it would be a good idea to invest
in an inexpensive freezer thermometer and make sure it reads zero degrees while you're at it you
should also monitor your refrigerator to make sure it maintains a temperature of 40 degrees to slow
the growth of bacteria on food food experts agree that keeping your freezer and refrigerator at the
proper temperatures is a simple but very effective way of keeping food fresh as long as possible who
left the fridge open it's important to note that while Refrigeration slows the growth of bacteria
freezing food does not bacteria lies dormant and frozen food but it wakes up when it's thawed this
is why you need to thaw frozen food properly and cook it in a timely manner you have to put the
food in the refrigerator to thaw but you are still better off cooking it sooner rather than later
just keep your eye on your freezer's temperature and you'll get the most out of all of your Frozen
Foods keeping food Frozen too long this must be the new fridge you like this look it has a screen
so you can see all the food that's inside we know that keeping food in the freezer is a great way to
store it to keep it from spoiling although a lot of foods can be kept Frozen for quite a while this
doesn't mean you can keep them Frozen indefinitely try not to forget when you put that pork chop in
the freezer because keeping food in the freezer too long is a big mistake regardless of whether
you put some leftover macaroni and cheese in the freezer or a big bag of chicken wings you have to
be aware that there is a limit to how long any food can remain in the freezer and still remain
appetizing you're gonna eat your vegetables you'll sit down here all night food won't be
unsafe to eat even if it comes out of a long deep freeze but the quality will definitely
decrease vegetables and meats are the kinds of foods that tend to degrade in quality the
longer they sit in the freezer different kinds of foods have different freezer lives and some just
shouldn't be Frozen at all the good news is that with a little bit of research you can find out how
long your favorite foods can stay in the freezer if you label your frozen foods with a date you
put it in you can easily keep track of how long it's been in the Deep Freeze so you'll know when
you should take it out and eat it under cooking this shrimp isn't Frozen and it smells funny okay
even when you are keeping food in your freezer it's important to store it properly using the
right kind of containers you always have to monitor the temperature of your freezer to
make sure it is keeping the food cold enough for it to stay good for a long time Proper Storage in
the freezer is one thing but at some point you're going to want to take something out of the freezer
and eat it this usually means you're going to cook it many frozen foods have been pre-cooked
and it's just a matter of heating them up however others haven't been cooked at all so you need to
be mindful of what you have in the freezer under cooking food from your freezer is one of the big
mistakes everyone makes with frozen foods look I took some Pepto-Bismol obviously a piece of
raw steak that you put in the freezer needs to be cooked thoroughly after it thaws properly
on the other hand leftover food you put in the freezer to use at a later date just needs to be
heated up in the oven or microwave until it's hot enough pre-packaged foods will usually have
cooking instructions on them so pay attention to what they tell you to do under cooking food can
be dangerous because it can lead to food poisoning so take a few minutes to make sure you're cooking
food from the freezer properly so you avoid any issues causing freezer burn I did not break this
okay that has been broken for a while the freezer is a convenient way to store some of your favorite
foods for weeks and even months until you're ready to eat them when you are finally ready
to eat them you want them to still be fresh and flavorful unfortunately there are some things
that can go wrong and leave you with food you'd probably rather not eat if you take a package of
frozen food out of the freezer and it has turned a brown or gray color this means it has suffered
freezer burn this condition turns perfectly good food into a dried up shadow of its former self
kind of expect disappointment the changes in color and consistency that freezer burn inflicts on food
food means you'll probably be throwing the food in the trash instead of enjoying it on your plate
frozen food gets freezer burn when containers and packages aren't sealed properly and air gets
in ice crystals get in and damage the food and cause discolored and dried out food the food isn't
spoiled so it's still edible but it will likely taste a little off this is an annoying problem
that can be solved with a little planning if you use good quality containers or packaging you can
avoid freezer burn and enjoy your favorite foods right out of the freezer whenever you
want them re-freezing meat what you heard was your conscience telling you to stop eating meat
meat has always been a popular food because it is versatile flavorful and provides a lot of
essential nutrients such as protein meat is also a popular food to store in the freezer a package
of pork ribs hot dogs and even some freshly cut steaks will all last a long time in the freezer
if they are stored properly in a freezer that is cold enough whether you have some frozen chicken
or some hamburgers once you take meat out of the freezer and defrost it you have to cook it
and eat the meat it's important that you don't try to re-freeze meat once it has been defrosted
a problem occurs because of the big change in temperatures from ice cold to relatively warm and
back to cold again these changes in temperature that you subject the meat to increases the chances
that the meat will be susceptible to different kinds of bacterial growth gross you might think
you're saving unused food by putting it back in the freezer but it's definitely not worth the
risk of getting hit with food poisoning you either have to use up the meat shortly after defrosting
it or throw it away it's just not worth the risk trying to re-freeze it sticking with the same
Foods it's addicted to frozen food Clarence bird's eye is known as the man who perfected Frozen Foods
his work in the 1920s made a variety of Frozen Foods available to Shoppers for the first time
modern supermarkets boast long last cases filled with hundreds of different frozen foods you can
find everything from spinach to strawberries to pumpkin pie however when it comes to Frozen Foods
many people still focus on the basics such as peas and corn out of my face of course we can't
forget one of the all-time favorite Frozen Foods Pizza think about all the options you have when it
comes to Pizza you can get thin crust thick crust a blend of cheeses and just about every topping
you could think of from sausage to cauliflower a lot of people don't take advantage of the full
range of Frozen Foods available in the frozen food section of their local supermarkets a wide range
of foods including pancakes beans veggies Burgers zucchini peppers and of course a whole range of
prepared meals and snacks that can just be heated up some foods are more suited to being frozen than
other foods but there is truly a large variety of frozen foods to choose from and the list is always
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