Keep extra ingredients organized with this guide to deep freezer storage.
An additional freezer in your garage or basement comes with major benefits.
Or maybe you have a large family and like to buy in bulk.
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However, a disorganized chest freezer can lead to food waste.
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Evidence of freezer burn is another obvious indication.
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Continue to pare down items until you only have food that is still good.
Sort Foods by pop in
Once you’ve decluttered, the next step is to sort.
The look of the organizers you chose isn’t all that important.
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However, the material is key if you want them to hold up over time.
It’s tempting to recycle cardboard boxes for freezer storage but paper starts to soften and disintegrate when wet.
Search for containers designed specifically for fridge and freezer use, such as stackable acrylic bins.
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Or jump on theeco-friendly organizing trendand use reusable silicone bags.
Sure, plastic resealable bags can withstand being in the freezer for long periods of time.
However, the reusable version is more durable, seals tighter, and drastically reduces plastic waste.
This prevents questions later on regarding what is actually in each container once frozen.
Mark one-time-use bags with a permanent marker and place a moisture-resistant label sticker on reusable bins.
