freezing milk

[lavenderspark]

We freeze our milk since we use so much and can only shop twice a month

Comments

[_kit]

Maybe something from tupperware? I haven't tried freezing milk in their containers but I freeze everything else and they've held up well.

[demiraks_world]

Gallon freezer bags? Smooth the air out, freeze, pour in pitcher when you thaw?

[cdozo]

Horizon milk lasts a long time and tastes better than normal milk, but it's also more expensive. You could probably buy all you need and you won't have to freeze it to keep it fresh.

If you can afford it, the fact that no milk will be wasted, and that it tastes much better along with the much longer fridge-shelf-life might make up for the price difference.

[mustangracer]

I started buying organic milk because of the extra time on the expiration dates. My household doesn't drink a lot of milk - takes us about 3 weeks to finish a half gallon and I was getting tired of throwing out conventional milk (no matter how cheap).
We are actually saving money by paying more for the half gallon and it staying good long enough for us to use all of it.

[tisiphone]

Any containers will do. The main thing is that you want to slightly underfill them. The reason gallon containers burst is because the milk expands as it freezes, similar to any other liquid. A possible solution would be pourable lock-n-lock containers, and keep a cup or so for immediate use for each gallon you freeze.

[gezellig_girl]

Exactly. If you're buying multiple gallons, I would pour a cup or two from each gallon into any Rubbermaid/Tupperware/whatever pitcher, THEN freeze the plastic jugs.

[lavenderspark]

My concern with this is opening the carton. Will it spoil faster with the seal broken while thawing?

[tisiphone]

No, it should be fine I think, particularly if you use it relatively quickly.

[shiningstar]

You can buy milk in tetrapaks which is shelf safe, so it does not need to be refrigerated

http://www.milkunleashed.com/where-to-buy/brands.html