How to Make Your Food Last Longer in Summer

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

These ones are amazing for storing one-dish meals and they are available in a wide range of sizes. Cover the filled pans using freezer-safe plastic wrap and press it well onto the food to block air exposure. Then, wrap with foil and seal it properly.

The best thing about disposable freezer pans is that they can go directly from the freezer to the oven, you just need to take off the plastic wrap and recover using the foil before you bake.

#3. Freezer Containers with Lids Lehman’s

They are great for storing certain foods, such as chilies, stews, and soups. Many of these containers are labeled freezer-safe and are mostly made from stainless steel, glass, and heavy plastic. Fully fill the container, leaving a space of about ½ inch between the lid and the contents. Try to remove as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn.

4. Labeling

It is best to label each one of your packaged items using a permanent freezer-safe marker.
You can use a black marker to write on bags, foil pans, and freezer tape for other containers. Write down the date prepared, the type of contents, and the reheating instructions.

You should also consider the way in which the item will be stored in your freezer when labeling because sometimes, you might need to label items on the side as well as on the top.

5. Storing

After packaging and labeling your items, you need to freeze them immediately. For longer-term storage of the items packaged in freezer bags, you may consider laying them on a bordered baking sheet in a single layer to quick-freeze them, then, stand them on end.

It is also recommended to store the same types of foods together. For example, place flattened sealable bags of chili or soups in one spot and metal pans filled with casseroles in another.