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Regular fresh milk can be easily frozen in the freezer. The low temperature will quickly seize the liquid, and even farm milk in this form can be stored for up to three months. And minced meat can be immediately prepared before freezing in the form of portions, so that later it would not be painfully difficult to break a block of ice. As you can see, the possibilities of the freezer are much wider than the traditional freezing of meat and dumplings in bags. Our 10 food hacks will help you get the most out of your freezer.
Freezing berries
To prevent fresh berries from destroying their cellular structure and turning into a shapeless mess after defrosting, simply start the cooling process by placing them on a baking sheet in a single layer right in the freezer. This way they will go into "deep hibernation" much faster due to the fact that low temperatures do not have to make their way from the edges to the center of the package. After 30-60 minutes, it is already quite possible to put them together in one bag or container, rejoicing that the already mentioned ice crystals did not spoil all your raspberries. Literally.
Freezing milk
Have you suddenly become the owner of a large amount of milk that you definitely won’t drink before it becomes unusable? No problem. Just freeze it at -17 degrees Celsius to keep it for up to three months. Most importantly, do not forget to pour a little from the container if it is filled to capacity, as milk tends to expand when frozen. You need to defrost it in the common chamber of the refrigerator, which can take up to a couple of days.
Freezing pork fat
And here is a life hack for the economical ones. If there is a lot of pork fat left in the pan after frying the bacon, simply pour it into ice molds and place in the freezer. The next time you cook a dish, you just need to take one piece to add the exciting aroma of roasted meat to the meal.
Freezing an avocado
Although low temperatures and subsequent defrosting make avocados less suitable for slicing, mashed avocados can be perfectly preserved for later preparation of guacamole. Just grind the required amount in a blender with a teaspoon of lemon juice and you can safely forget about a container of puree in your freezer for about six months.
Freezing tomatoes
It’s a pity you can’t save ripe tomatoes from the garden for the whole year ahead, but having raw materials on hand for year-round cooking of tomato pastes and sauces is also a good prospect. Tomato is a berry, which means that it should be frozen in the same way as all berries - on parchment paper in one layer. After that, you can put them together and put them in a far corner for up to 8 months. You need to defrost the tomatoes under warm water, which will also remove the peel from them on their own, well, or just greatly simplify this process.
Freezing minced meat
Ingeniously and simply, you can freeze a large piece of minced meat if you plan to separate portioned pieces from it later. Roll out the meat mass in a plastic bag with a rolling pin to reduce the thickness for faster freezing and defrosting, but do not rush to put it in the refrigerator. Divide the contents of the package into serving squares directly through the package using a Chinese chopstick or any other similar item, so that next time you can simply break off the required amount of minced meat without any problems.
Butter defrosting
To defrost yourself a small amount of butter for a sandwich, simply place it on a plate and cover with a glass that previously had boiling water. The heated walls will evenly heat the oil and make it pliable for spreading without turning it into a puddle on the plate.
Defrosting berries
For good, the berries need to be thawed overnight in the common chamber of the refrigerator, but if the matter is urgent, then there is an express method. Place frozen berries in a bowl and cover with cold water. With this method, a glass of blueberries is defrosted in about five minutes.
Defrosting ice cream
Everyone who has ever bought a large package of ice cream knows that it is simply impossible to roll a ball out of a product that has just been pulled out of the freezer. To make the process more fun, heat a sharp knife under water and make deep mesh-shaped cuts with it right in the container. This will increase the area of \u200b\u200bcontact of ice cream with warm air, and the spoon for balls will slide easier and faster.
Defrosting meat
If your goal is to defrost a small piece of meat for yourself, then it makes sense to try the trick with two pans. Place a piece in a plastic bag on an upside down saucepan and press another filled with warm water on top. After 10-15 minutes, the meat will become noticeably softer and you can continue cooking.