Batch cooking - how long will they keep for?

Any

krustylouise wrote: »

Thank you Any. I detest prawns, so this is definitely not an issue for me, but I will definitely bear in mind portioning things up and freezing them! The advice on this forum is amazing!

I freeze even 1 portion left overs. Good for when you are at home alone, or after while you get 2 of the same meal, or sometimes we will even each have differen meal...
Now I just wish I had more freezing space and do real batch cooking! And special offers shopping..
All confidence comes from experience.
Food doesn't go off or unsafe in the freezer... so don't be affraid and just try it and see what works for you!
(Oh I adore prawns. Proper prawns properly cooked though. Not the pre-cooked stuff from cold fridge in the supermarket. The taste is completely different. But everyone likes something else!)

trolleyrun

I've got a piece of paper (A4 size) on my freezer where I write what I've put in there. I try to keep similar things in the same drawer etc. I do forget to write on the list, mind :rotfl:

If I use plastic tubs, I write what's in them on a bit of masking tape. Easy to peel off after use

krustylouise

trolleyrun wrote: »

I've got a piece of paper (A4 size) on my freezer where I write what I've put in there. I try to keep similar things in the same drawer etc. I do forget to write on the list, mind :rotfl:

If I use plastic tubs, I write what's in them on a bit of masking tape. Easy to peel off after use

Ah!!! Masking tape! That's a fab idea!!!! Thank you!

Pinny4

Quick question from a forum (and batch cooking) newbie....

I freeze raw meat after I've just bought it - if I them defrost the meat (chicken, for example) and make a batch of stew, can I then freeze the stew, given that the chicken in it has already been frozen (albeit this time it will be cooked other that raw)?

Thanks

Steve059

Pinny4 wrote: »

Quick question from a forum (and batch cooking) newbie....

I freeze raw meat after I've just bought it - if I them defrost the meat (chicken, for example) and make a batch of stew, can I then freeze the stew, given that the chicken in it has already been frozen (albeit this time it will be cooked other that raw)?

Thanks

Yes.

I (and a lot of others on here) do this all the time. The cooking also cooks any possible bugs and "resets the freezing clock" so to speak. Just make sure that it's cooked and then reheated thoroughly. Which you ought to do anyway.

Pinny4

Steve059 wrote: »

Yes.

I (and a lot of others on here) do this all the time. The cooking "resets the freezing clock" so to speak. Just make sure that it's cooked and then reheated thoroughly. Which you ought to do anyway.

Thanks Steve - that's good to know! Off to start cooking.....

krustylouise

I knew that 1 haha (at least that 1 thing!)

Floozie

I agree with using foil dishes for storing your batch cooking results in, saves on the washing up as well. I am doing Bolognese sauce today and freezing it in batches, it should be ok for up to 3 months but it never gets left that long! I am already drooling at the thought of enjoying spaghetti Bolognese over Christmas with a glass of red wine and watching something good on the box such as Downtown or Open All Hours. When everyone is sick of turkey this is when your home cooked meals in the freezer come into their own.

krustylouise

Oh Floozie it's making me drool now and I can't stand red wine oh well more room for good food :P x