Basically looking for “tried & true” information/links to sites on food freezing. Often those of us who live alone and/or can’t afford to partake of some of the larger (and cheaper) family size buys, as for example Aldi sells, are unaware we can freeze some things, eg I only recently found I could buy a large pack of fresh pasta, freeze it in smaller packs, and it comes out fine. Googled a bit on freezing the smoked ham but info varies a bit. So a few go to info sites would be useful. Thanks in advance
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Welcome to the Community @Joan1
Thank you for your post and ideas. I’m sure many others will share their experience and ideas here.
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It freezes very well if in well sealed packaging (best to have cling film tight around it or a plastic bag with no air - to preveht surface frst burns or icing). When thawing, it does produce a little fluid, but doesn’t significantly impact on the quality. We do this regularly with hams…and was done yesterday…splitting a large ham into friendlier sizes.
Another is fresh herbs - don’t waste them or let them go off in the fridge. Place in ice cube , fill with water and freeze. Keep frozen and use directly in cooking.
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Choice has a number of articles on what you can freeze:
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Many thanks for this.
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Very helpful advice - much appreciated! Now I will buy that triple smoked ham I saw! Thank you.
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I am repeating something I have said before but I can’t find the previous. Each year I buy a ham that will be far too big to be consumed at Christmas or in the days following. While it is still fresh I cut all the remaining meat off and pack it in smallish vacuum freezer bags. I then have lunches and snacks for months.
You can get good full leg ham for around $14/kg, even though you lose some to fat and bone it is still cheaper than sliced ham at the deli at $25-30 and often better quality. So I have a nice ham on the table for partying, a supply of good cheap ham in the freezer and no wasted meat.
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Many thanks. I have often wondered about advantages of vacuum packed as against freezer bags, but also concerns about use of even more plastic
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