{"id":984,"date":"2023-01-13T02:38:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T02:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=984"},"modified":"2023-01-13T02:39:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T02:39:04","slug":"can-you-freeze-food-in-metal-containers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/eco-articles\/can-you-freeze-food-in-metal-containers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Freeze Food in Metal Containers | 3 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You can freeze food in metal containers as long as they are airtight and undamaged. Use a metal bento box, lasagna pan or metal baking tin to freeze leftover food. Fill the container container and cover it a sealed lid or tightly sealed wrap. Leave 1\/2 an inch of room at the top of the container for the liquid to expand. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will explore all you need to know about freezing food in metal containers including 3 simple steps you can follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to freeze food in metal containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check out these 3 simple steps to safely freeze food in metal containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Choose a metal container with a tight fitting lid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Choose a metal container with a tight fitting lid when freezing your food. Any gaps can let air and moisture in which is more likely to cause freezer burn. I like to choose lids with a silicone seal which will close tightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I like to choose metal containers with plastic lids and seals to keep the moisture out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Leave a small gap at the top of the container<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leaving a small air gap at the top of the container to allow room for the liquid to expand. Leave around 1\/2 an inch of space to allow for liquid expansion but to avoid ice forming on the top of the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leaving a gap that is too big at the top of the metal container can cause ice to form or freezer burn on your food.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Choose a good quality stainless steel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To avoid corrosion from the liquid from frozen food always freeze metal containers made from good quality stainless steel. It will not warp or bend and the lid will continue to fit tightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look out for metal containers with plastic or silicone lids for freezing food<\/a>. Try freezing grapes, cheese squares and blueberries for an easy snack for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out these metal lunch containers from Amazon below.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Freezing food in metal baking pans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can use metal baking<\/a> pans to freeze banana bread, meat loaf and pasta bakes. These can be covered, sealed and placed into your freezer. If you plan to bake a cake in advance, you can simply cool it in the fridge, cover it tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be tricky to form a right seal with baking pans. Make sure they are made from good quality steel without damage and wrap them tight to avoid air entering the container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freezing Food in Stainless Steel Ice Trays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Metal ice trays can be used to freeze food. Choose trays made from good quality stainless steel. They will be safe in your freezer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try freezing these foods in metal ice trays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Pesto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Pureed fruit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Tomato paste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Herbs covered in oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Fruit juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Coffee (to place in iced coffee)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Cookie dough<\/a> (this is the perfect portion size to take out and bake straight away)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Check out this quick video on foods you can freeze in ice trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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