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swantekkie
12-12-2006, 22:14
im interested in getting into freezer bag cooking but dont know the proper way to do it. It seems pretty simple, but i was just wondering about anytricks of the trade.:confused:
Sleepy the Arab
12-12-2006, 23:19
There is actually a book out on the subject. I'll see if I can find my copy and give you author information. The title is (simply enough), "Freezer Bag Cooking."
Skidsteer
12-13-2006, 00:07
http://www.freezerbagcooking.com/
It's a great way to eat on the trail.
Best bets: Buy Glad or Ziploc bags only. Use a spoon to eat with( no sporks or forks). Rig a cozy (I have a section on cozies on the site), and use it.
This is a good intro on the concepts and ideas:
http://www.freezerbagcooking.com/gearstuff.htm
Sarah
Skidsteer
12-13-2006, 00:19
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18246&highlight=freezer+bag+cooking
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=16448&highlight=freezer+bag+cooking
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15301&highlight=freezer+bag+cooking
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14596&highlight=freezer+bag+cooking
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12218&highlight=freezer+bag+cooking
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11651&highlight=freezer+bag+cooking
More info on freezer bag cooking. :)
Frolicking Dinosaurs
12-13-2006, 00:26
Sarbar (Sarah) knows more about this than practically anyone and her recipes are yummy. I use a regular pot, but use a lot of ideas and recipes inspired by Sarbar :)
Nightwalker
12-13-2006, 01:16
Sarbar (Sarah) knows more about this than practically anyone and her recipes are yummy. I use a regular pot, but use a lot of ideas and recipes inspired by Sarbar :)
I just got a Jet Boil this evening. Specifically to make it easier to switch over to FBC. :)
Best bets: Buy Glad or Ziploc bags only. Use a spoon to eat with( no sporks or forks). Rig a cozy (I have a section on cozies on the site), and use it.
This is a good intro on the concepts and ideas:
http://www.freezerbagcooking.com/gearstuff.htm
Sarah
What she said...my suggestion is to try the above link sooner rather than later.
Jim
I did this yrs ago with a neat little product called a "bakepacker" which is a small lightweight grid that is about inch or so thick that goes in the bottom of your two quart billy pot and allows heat to be concentrated more into the little cubes of space and allows actual baking in cooking bags. I have made cornbread, pizzas, biscuits, muffins, and cooked all kinds meals and also excellent for rewarming food and best part is never have to clean anything !
RAT
Frolicking Dinosaurs
12-13-2006, 11:43
A question in the general area of freezer bag baking: has anyone tried baking in the fairly new reusable / disposable plastic containers? I would love to bake on the trail and doing so without sticking to metal pans just doesn't seem possible - I prefer not to use baggies because of concerns about cooking in the less chemically stable plastic used in baggies.
FD, have you thought about using turkey roasting pans? They make smaller ones now, and they also make liner pans for crock pots-those are designed to be in heat for long periods. You might try that!
Frolicking Dinosaurs
12-13-2006, 12:41
Good suggestions -- and solid evidence that my confidence in your knowledge and creativity is well-placed :)
Good suggestions -- and solid evidence that my confidence in your knowledge and creativity is well-placed :)
Well, don't pat me tooooo hard, I meant to write "turkey roasting bags" this morning :rolleyes:. I am sure someone would read what I wrote and think "turkey roasting pan?" Lol!!
(The bags are sold alongside ziploc bags and saran wrap usually)
Nightwalker
12-13-2006, 22:08
I just got a Jet Boil this evening. Specifically to make it easier to switch over to FBC. :)
And this morning I had old-fashioned oatmeal "cooked" in my Evazote freezer bag cozy. It was a nice surprise that it worked, but a good one. :)
im interested in getting into freezer bag cooking but dont know the proper way to do it. It seems pretty simple, but i was just wondering about anytricks of the trade.:confused:
If you truly want to start freezer bag cooking get a food dehydrator. Sarbar's site is great and the recipes are good but I find it easier to just dehydrate left overs. That way when I prep for a trip All I do is take the food out of the freezer and throw it in the food bag. Just did homemade mac and cheese beef stroggi and pasta and sauce. It's all vac sealed in the freezer just waiting for boiling water.
Here are pics from my SNP trip did chili Yum!!!
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=13540&catid=member&imageuser=8668
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=13541&catid=member&imageuser=8668
But do check out Sarbar's site that's really what got me into it.
Made me hungry just looking at it !!
RAT