Strix Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 As we don't yet have a food group ....... Can I freeze mashed spuds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Yes. No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBunny Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I should think so, so long as you don't leave them for about a year at the bottom of the freezer and then try to eat them Edited to add - It might also be better to stick them in the fridge for a bit first, and then put them in the freezer, because the other things in the freezer might start defrosting if they're still warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaks Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Jeez, you must have a LOT of spuds there Strix. Here are some guidlines on freezing your own veg. Very drab I know, but looks like no special preparation is needed for mash. Will keep for 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 I hate cooking for one so I tend to do a batch and freeze things like rice or pasta - and use it like ready meals without the e-numbers I seem to have wound up with half a sack of spuds (don't ask ) which will doubtless go to mush if I don't find a better method of preserving them than leaving them somwhere cool in their sack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 The key to freezing stuff safely is cooling it down as quick as you can, while stuff is sat round warm the bacteria multiply, even something that is "cold" will still have bacteria growing in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 I usually stick it in a large container, and leave it in a sink of cold water, then transfer to the freezer when it's no longer warm. Another trick is to stick it in the oven with half a dozen ice packs - a method I also use if I have fridge overspill after a large catering event, or if there isn't room in the fridge for pizza boxes when there's leftovers Bobbybunny - it's not a good idea to warm your fridge up with hot food either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBunny Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Bobbybunny - it's not a good idea to warm your fridge up with hot food either No, its not. I didn't think of that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 ... although, technically, it's better than sticking them in the freezer if you have a fridgefreezer, as the thermostat is in the fridge, so the machine will cope with it. If you warm your freezer up, it won't know about it, so it'll take ages to get cold again. Top tip: If you leave the freezer door open by accident, open the fridge door to allow the freezer to re-freeze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk014b7161 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I hate cooking for one so I tend to do a batch and freeze things like rice or pasta - and use it like ready meals without the e-numbers I seem to have wound up with half a sack of spuds (don't ask ) which will doubtless go to mush if I don't find a better method of preserving them than leaving them somwhere cool in their sack talking of ready meals can anyone else remember birds eye tv dinners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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