Freezing - Tips and Quick Questions thread

trying-very-trying

Big mistake... checking the shelf life after opening. I didn't even know there was a shelf life for dried milk, but we're not dead. Maybe we've built up a good tolerance from eating all the out of date stuff.

exlibris

I haven't made any bread since May 2007 until this week. The bread was great so the old flour and milk had no effect!

noonesperfect

Thanks folks.

That's put my mind at rest.It's just with it being milk. I know it sounds stupid but I wasnt sure if it might start to taste "off" IYKWIM.

I'm very much a sniff it and see girl normally. We've had some strawberry jam open for well over a year (kept in the fridge) and it still seems perfectly good.

gsysezz

Re the Strawberry Jam - at catering college my lecturer told me to microwave the jam until it boiled. Might be a good tip if you have any doubt.

Angelraesunshine

goodness i have never thought to check the shelflife after opening lol well never did us any harm

weiser

ive got some rhubarb in the freezer and want to do a crumble with it should it be defrosted first or will it be ok just to put it in the oven thanks

hotcookie101

I have a 2.5kg leg of lamb in the freezer than I am planning this with for wednesday night. How long will it take to defrost in the fridge at 4degrees?
Thanks

ClaireLR

If I was cooking it Wednesday night I would take it out on Monday morning to defrost, but personally I always cook lamb from frozen anyway!

sunflower76

I always defrost first as it produces a lot of water otherwise and your crumble topping will go soggy. You can do it in the microwave if you need to defrost in a hurry.

MrS wants you to share the crumble as payment for the advice. :rotfl:

hotcookie101

It was a fresh leg that I froze at home... I have never cooked any meat from frozen-how do you put your marinade/herbs/spices in it? Am intrigued