Has anyone used these to prepare and freeze? I am looking for something to prepare meals, freeze and then use in the crock later.
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I usually store my freezer meals in a freezer ziplock bag. I suppose you could try it but you would have to find a way to close it really well. Otherwise it will spill before it is frozen. It might freeze an awkward shape and not fit into the crock pot. Plus, the plastic is not very thick like a zip lock bag or freezer bag.
1573408
I have prepared meals in these liners then placed the crock pot liner in a gallon size freezer bag. I am able to use the freezer bag over and over because the food does not touch it. Hope that helps
1573409
I've only used it for lining crock pot and cooking. I did take the liner with the food and put it into the fridge to eat later. Maybe someone else can answer
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Yes-I made a roast with potatoes and froze the leftovers and reheated for another dinner and they worked fine. You will need to pause microwaving a few times and stir to distribute heat as food heats up. Had no problems with freezing. They are great for freezing leftovers. Would highly recommend.
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I purchased 6 of these containers a few months ago and found they are great for freezing a left over meal. I defrost the meals by setting the container in a few inches of cold water for a couple hours, and I reheat the meals in a microwave using a microwavable dish, and not in the storage container. I have found they wash fine in the top rack of the dishwasher, and still look new, but again, I do not use them in the microwave. I am very satisfied with this container.
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Hello. My experience with items like dried foods is that they can last quite a long time as these foods can be used for emergencies & hiking & the like. They also have to withstand long travels depending on the situation. I tend to freeze everything for longer lasting results. Lol!!! I know, it's funny. But it works. I've ordered the veggies, bell peppers & the celery. I grind what I want to fill my jars I have for them & the rest, I freeze until I need to use again. I don't grind all at the same time as I may want to reconstitute & use original size. Freezing prolongs the shelf life on my experience. Either in the jars they come in or squeezing freezer bags air tight to store in freezer. Always taste the same. I kept celery for well over 7 or 8 months ( maybe more ) & it used & tasted the same. Did the same for the bell peppers except I use them far more frequently. Hungry man around who loves hearty robust flavors. These veggies have a lot of health benefits. I personally use them for those reasons & they flavor everything marvelously. I don't even like bell peppers nor celery but I use them this way to get into my diet. The flavor works & I've always lived the flavors of the two but I don't like to eat then as they are. The flavor's there & I don't have to chew them. Also, the veggies I've used don't always have expiration dates. Depends on the maker. However, this dry butter doesn't go in the freezer although I'm sure it could. Seems to be a product that can hold up well outside freezer. Just store in dry cool place to avoid moisture & u should be good. The expiration date is 9-30-15. I'm sure u can still use it well after that. It needs no refrigeration. The suggested usage is 1:1. We can tweak our recipes though. That 1:1 just serves as a gauge to what the maker says is best. Enjoy-------
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Yes, I freeze bread, rolls, pies, anything in them. I also put them in ziploc bags and everything comes out fresh. Take a hangar and when you use a bag, clip it to the hangar to re-use. I re-use all my bags but I clip them on hangars so I know that they are re-usable (nothing spilt in them etc.) I have been using for several years and have not been disappointed.
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I have used them in the freezer to store red chili sauce I make with no problem but they are not pyrex and I broke one in the microwave once. So freezer is ok but not for use in the oven or microwave, in my experience.
1871948
I haven't but I'm sure you can. I just wouldn't leave them frozen for an extended period. I love these for many different uses.
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I use these for sauces which would be similar to baby food. I freeze portions and then put them in ziplock freezer bags.
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I usually nuke my frozen chili for 1 minute before leaving home and pop it in crock pot when I get to work - it's nice and hot couple of hours later. I have put it in frozen and still ready before lunch time...
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I have Ben using them to freeze meals for quite some time. I think they do very well. I put them directly into the microwave to heat. However, I have found it is better to remove the lid. The microwave seems to shrink the lid and the next time I try to use the lid it is very hard to put it on the bowl. I enjoy eating from the glass bowl rather than plastic.
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I have and they turned out great! I put them in the cooker when I went to bed and set the timer to be ready when I woke up. They were fully cooked but not mushy. One note is that you aren't supposed to use any dairy if you are setting the timer, so I made mine only with water and added a touch of cream when I ate them.
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Yes, they work just fine. That is what I have at home. I have no complaints and I think if you are going to cook something on high temp for hours-use a crock pot.
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Yes, they can! The only problem I've had with them is that the lids sometimes crack in the freezer. They are fantastic for making meals ahead!
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I freeze soups, chili, spaghetti sauce.... anything liquid in the bags without a problem. They freeze beautifully and stack perfectly in the freezer.
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yes you can warm up fridge stuff. Add a cup or so of either water or broth to whatever you are warming up though.Crock pots need the liquid to work properly, otherwise food will dry out and burn while heating.
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It is not intended for uncooked frozen food, i.e. frozen uncooked chicken patty. However if you have something that is already precooked but frozen that would be fine I think, would probably just take longer. I love mine.
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I believe neither of those options would be wise or healthy for the crock. Better to warm the slow cooker in advance of what you wish to cook, with an amount of water in it.