Freezer containers (merged threads)

ianbar0

hello, i am getting into cooking meals and freezing them in advance. a friend told me they make things and freeze them in there pot dishes, i see pyrex dishes say they can be frozen but does anyone else freeze pot dishes? thank you

squeaky

Hi,

I'd be inclined to use other things such as ice cream, or margarine boxes... otherwise you'll end up running out of cooking dishes / pots.

Many things can be bagged.

Others - you can put a bag inside a container, pour your soup/stew/whatever into the bag... then after freezing you can lift the bag out and you have the container free to use again.

katkins78

I sometimes use old takeaway containers (although I understand you can't use these indefinately). I especially like these because then my 'fake away' meals seem more authentic.
I do try to avoid using my casserole/ceramic dishes for the reason given above! I love the idea of using freezer bags inside of containers though- that would tidy up my freezer somewhat!

JillS_2

Occasionally, although I agree with the previous answers that it can be awkward to lose the use of a cooking container. But because I'm only cooking for myself, when I make fish pie I have some nice dishes that are just right for fish pie for one. Since I have 8 of them I will make up 3/4 and freeze the spare ones.

I never put it into the oven from frozen though I have sometimes defrosted it in the microwave.

It's also a bit space consuming compared with other ways of freezing but for fish pie where I don't want to disturb the topping I feel it's almost inevitable.

zippychick

ive mrged this with a thread on freezer containers which has loads of ideas

Zip

niksyg

Good evening,

I have just brought home a small chest freezer which a friend very kindly gave us for free...yipee!
Now I have the space to store portions from batch cooking, does anyone have any ideas on the best storage boxes?

I have an old set from Ikea but none of them are right for a 2 people portion and they are a bit feeble/breakable.

I have looked on lakeland's website but am confused by sizes- what is the best size for 2?

I don't want to just buy loads of ice cream for the tubs as attempting to lose some weight.

I have searched for similar threads but can't find anything....so, what tubs do people use? Are the chinese takeaway ones good value as do they last?

Thanks muchly

Stephen_Leak

I use the cheap ones from poundshops and any takeaways I treat myself to. OK, they do get brittle when cold, but if you are careful, especially with the lids, they can last for ages. Some of mine could be nearly 5 years old now. As for size, I can get a single 200g to 250g portion of bolognese sauce, chilli con carne, curry sauce, etc. for me in a small 500ml tub. Some people also use freezer bags and use the tubs as moulds.

LondonDreamer

I find 1L containers just about right for two portions. I use the value ones from Mr T, about £1.50 for 3. They stack well and nest for storing away. But I also noticed that £land had the locking style tubs last time I was in there.

miss_emmajane

I do the same as Stephen, pound shops are great for freezer storage - they come in different shapes and sizes so you have a good choice

kingfisherblue

Home Bargains sometimes have a set of five plastic storage containers for 79p - they are like the ones you get from some takeaways, and fit one portion in nicely. For veg, I steam and freeze in single portions in food bags, but so they don't end up all over the freezer, I pop all the bags into a larger tub to keep them together. I just use cheap food bags - they microwave ok when you want to defrost and reheat. making single portions means that if I fancy carrots and my daughter wants green beans, we can both have what we want without any wastage - I'd rather use more food bags than waste food.