How to Freeze Milk
When you find milk on sale - or even better, on managers special - buy more than you need to freeze for a later time.
Milk is an essential item in our home, and at nearly $4 a gallon I definitely stock up on it when it gets marked down to $1.80/gallon.
Here are some tips for you to use when freezing milk.
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Instructions
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If both the gallon and half gallons are on sale for the same price buy the half gallons. These freeze faster, fit better in the freezer and defrost quicker.
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Open each of the jugs and empty out an inch or so from the top to account for it expanding when frozen.
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To defrost the milk you can either place it on the counter for a couple of hours, put it in a sink full of cold water or put it in the fridge to defrost.
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When the milk is defrosted you will need to shake it thoroughly before using.
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You will want to use the milk within a few days of defrosting it.
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Tips & Warnings
The milk can remain frozen for a few months.
You can repackage the milk and freeze it in smaller quantities.
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I buy the gallons when they are on sale then pour the milk into quart freezer containers so there is no problem using it before it goes bad.
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I'm trying to make some milk ice cubes for use in Mac and Cheese. 2 cubes = recommended amount - yes I measured. I'll let you all know how it turned out. To answer some questions; yes, skim milk (0 fat) will freeze best.
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This a good way to save some money on milk and it works!!!
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I froze my milk and had no problems, Took out enough milk so it could expand and then put it the fridge to thaw, After it thawed I gave it a really go shake and it was fine. Will do this again for next mouth.
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I defrost it in the fridge. I froze 4 containers last month, placing them in different places in the freezer and on the door and they all defrosted just fine. I might have left even more expansion room, in case that was a factor. In any case, it remains a mystery.
