Every winter I defrost my “frost-free” upright. I take advantage of our Canadian weather and store the contents outside. I like the reorganization too. Thanks for sharing.
I have to pull everything out of my too many chest freezers every January to remember what I have and not go crazy trying to keep track for a big chunk of the rest of the year. It's always a surprise. I set up a few tables like you do and hit it hard. Usually get done within a "working" day timeframe. It's always nice to have it done. Thanks for sharing, Carter!
This has been on my list for a long time. My freezer is outside on my covered patio so I generally wait until it’s cool outside. Great inspiration to get me going❤❤❤
Kids coming for the holidays? Crock pot Cranberry Meatballs! Pork tenderloin on the grill! That is two things gone. I also stand my bacon and link sausage upright on the door so they don't get lost. Wow you did it!!! Everything is organized and it looks great. Thanks Carter. Thaw out something for David to grill and then have a relaxing evening.
Thanks, Donna! Yes to the kids coming. Woohoo! I do those cranberry meatballs in the crockpot with a jar of the spicy cranberry chutney I made a couple years ago. So good! Poor David grilled 4 pork tenderloins and a flank steak for me the other night! Sliced pork tenderloin is in the freeze dryer now. It's so good to have it all done. Have a great week!
@@donnamullins2089 Here's the cranberry chutney recipe: ruclips.net/video/s4xYJZYLCzU/видео.html I use that in place of grape jelly in a recipe like this one: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/239824/grape-jelly-meatballs/
I also need to organize my stand-up freezer and I have also been putting it off for months! This video is so inspirational, thank you Carter! I might actually get around to doing that chore today :P
I did the exact same thing about a week and a half ago. I asked my granddaughter to help me though I use mine Deep Freezer I have the coffin style so I use those wax bags with handles to store stuff but we took everything out and went through it and put everything organized and it actually gave me so much room plus my granddaughter is college student so I gave her a plan to take home with her. And ever since then I’ve been taking out a meat or two a week. I use a little 3 gallon bucket to take out what I need to defrost in my fridge and the bucket actually helps with anything that wants to bleed out. It’s been working great we are empty so we really need to eat out of the freezer constantly for a good while and it looks like you did too. ….lol But it was the best thing that I hadn’t done in so long too I think it’s been more than maybe a year that I hadn’t done that and I do enjoy it now so more organized ., so I don’t need to go to the grocery store for really anything maybe email and eggs if needed but not really and the fresh few fresh vegetables of course other than that we need to eat what’s in the freezer and that was just one for you the other one I have a smaller half version of the coffin. The coffin is really big but the smaller version is I don’t know off small cubic freezer half pint type thing I don’t know, but that one doesn’t have much in there, I can actually take out there and put it in the bigger one because I was gonna give my son one of my deep freezers I am enjoying this video because I went through that a couple weeks back 🐷 🐄 🌱
I just started watching your freezer organizing video. OH MY! I had a problem very similar. The way I ‘solved it. I bought a second upright freezer. Neither of my uprights are as large as yours is. My newest one is in good shape ‘so far’! Well I just told my husband that my kitchen is cleaned up after two days of cooking and canning onion stock. Last few jars are almost ready to come out of the canner. A good cook needs a full freezer and all the stuff that goes with it, plus a kitchen that is often in disarray! Anxious to see the rest of this video and what your freezer looks like at the end.
Ahhh...a second upright freezer! How wonderful. My husband laughs at the disaster I can make in the kitchen...but he gets awesome food, and I clean up my own mess. What more could they want?
Looks great! I just did our big chest freezer in the garage last month and canned most of the half of beef that we bought at the first of the year. Used some of that available space today to stock two turkeys on sale at Publix. I'll be cooking and canning those later. Now I'll have room for some hams when they go on sale at the end of the year. We like to use those for sandwich meat. I've enjoyed all your meat canning videos!
Carter,this video was great😊you really got it looking good 😊I even found myself laughing at banging frozen food on the floor 😊I do that all the time 😊take care honey have a good week 😊
I thought my freezers were full! lol I only buy meat when it's on a great sale, but I stock up when it is, so I pretty much always have the cuts we use on hand. You just motivated me to get mine more organized. Thanks!
Hello, wow, wish i had room for an upright freezer! I am short so digging into my chest freezer is a challenge! I always have tongs on hand to grab those things that i cannot reach. You are definitely and inspirational person as i have started getting my pantry and cupboards organized instead of bags of spices, don't care for the bottles. My next cupboard to organize is having a space just for baking supplies! Thank you Carter for sharing and have a wonderful day! Deep sigh of relief!
I have 2 deep freezers in my basement. They are SO crammed full and disorganized. I think I'm addicted to ordering the deals from Butcher Box!!!! I need to follow your lead. I really want an upright freezer like this for mostly freezer meals. My guy might go crazy if I try to add another one though. LOL Love the staging areas you used. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Carter, I can’t figure out how you get in my head so often. It’s that time of the year, I guess. Getting ready for emptying my freezer and canning lots of broth for the holidays. You made me laugh doing exactly what I would do, and throwing those bags on the floor. Thanks for the laughs and another great video. ❤️
@@growandpreserve Sure does.. Sooo much burger so I canned a lot of burger. I must have gone nuts with large bags of mixed vegetables. What was I thinking? So canned a lot of veggies and soup. Now I have to organise my shelves. hahaha.
It certainly would put a damper on your grocery shopping! For me, that’s a good thing. The nearest store I like is way on the other side of town. An empty freezer would require a well-planned field trip. 🤦🏻♀️
Okay...Carter have you seen RoseRed Homesteads freezer organizing video? She is uber organized. Maybe an inventory sheet for each shelf would work for you.
Your upright garage freezer looks as full as mine, except mine is dedicated to meats. My husband tried to retrieve a sleeve of hamburgers, and a shelf fell. Meat everywhere! I got it back in, but a reorganization is in my future as well. ☹️
Dianna, I think most of us who keep fully stocked freezers and pantries do so with friends and family in mind. As a mom, as a friend, as a daughter I feel that part of my mission in life is to take care of those I love.
I don't with this one because it's a frost-free. With my old one, I unplugged it and load everything into coolers while the freezer defrosted so I could clean it.
😂 mine is worse! We did have a blessing in disguise of hurricane helene in that we were forced to have to go through the freezers. We lost a lot but now we have some space. We have 3 deep freezers and the fridge freezer. Each one fared differently.
Well lucky for you that you have Freeze Drier and such. I am as a single woman with Furry and a Chest Freezer, but right now as I rotate and can is empty. Your very lucky, but I am thankful I persevered my own food. I thank Jesus Christ for my fruitfulness. I never shopped at Costco. I would never shop there, I shop as a normal person who works their ass off in Normal Life, under 60k a year. You are not appealing to me. You live a life I could never imagine.
Nobody’s situation is the same. I enjoy Carter’s videos, because I view them as possibilities. Each person can tailor her ideas to apply to their own needs.
Carter, I love it! I’ve been known to put frozens in a pillow case and really smash it on the concrete garage floor to get rid of a brick. Needs must and all that.
I love organizing food. It makes me realize I don’t actually have to go to the grocery store. Looks great.
I agree, Tracie. I am not a fan of running to the grocery store any more often than absolutely necessary.
Every winter I defrost my “frost-free” upright. I take advantage of our Canadian weather and store the contents outside. I like the reorganization too. Thanks for sharing.
I have to pull everything out of my too many chest freezers every January to remember what I have and not go crazy trying to keep track for a big chunk of the rest of the year. It's always a surprise. I set up a few tables like you do and hit it hard. Usually get done within a "working" day timeframe. It's always nice to have it done. Thanks for sharing, Carter!
This has been on my list for a long time. My freezer is outside on my covered patio so I generally wait until it’s cool outside. Great inspiration to get me going❤❤❤
Kids coming for the holidays? Crock pot Cranberry Meatballs! Pork tenderloin on the grill! That is two things gone. I also stand my bacon and link sausage upright on the door so they don't get lost. Wow you did it!!! Everything is organized and it looks great.
Thanks Carter. Thaw out something for David to grill and then have a relaxing evening.
I am going to have to try your Cranberry Meatballs. They sound delicious!
Thanks, Donna! Yes to the kids coming. Woohoo! I do those cranberry meatballs in the crockpot with a jar of the spicy cranberry chutney I made a couple years ago. So good! Poor David grilled 4 pork tenderloins and a flank steak for me the other night! Sliced pork tenderloin is in the freeze dryer now. It's so good to have it all done. Have a great week!
@@growandpreserve That sounds delicious. I will need to search out that recipe. t/hanks.
Thanks! Do you have a recipe for the cranberry meatballs? They sound so scrumptious!
@@donnamullins2089 Here's the cranberry chutney recipe: ruclips.net/video/s4xYJZYLCzU/видео.html I use that in place of grape jelly in a recipe like this one: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/239824/grape-jelly-meatballs/
I also need to organize my stand-up freezer and I have also been putting it off for months! This video is so inspirational, thank you Carter! I might actually get around to doing that chore today :P
I did the exact same thing about a week and a half ago. I asked my granddaughter to help me though I use mine Deep Freezer I have the coffin style so I use those wax bags with handles to store stuff but we took everything out and went through it and put everything organized and it actually gave me so much room plus my granddaughter is college student so I gave her a plan to take home with her.
And ever since then I’ve been taking out a meat or two a week. I use a little 3 gallon bucket to take out what I need to defrost in my fridge and the bucket actually helps with anything that wants to bleed out. It’s been working great we are empty so we really need to eat out of the freezer constantly for a good while and it looks like you did too. ….lol
But it was the best thing that I hadn’t done in so long too I think it’s been more than maybe a year that I hadn’t done that and I do enjoy it now so more organized ., so I don’t need to go to the grocery store for really anything maybe email and eggs if needed but not really and the fresh few fresh vegetables of course other than that we need to eat what’s in the freezer and that was just one for you the other one I have a smaller half version of the coffin. The coffin is really big but the smaller version is I don’t know off small cubic freezer half pint type thing I don’t know, but that one doesn’t have much in there, I can actually take out there and put it in the bigger one because I was gonna give my son one of my deep freezers
I am enjoying this video because I went through that a couple weeks back 🐷 🐄 🌱
Always a big job but so rewarding once your all done good job
I just started watching your freezer organizing video. OH MY! I had a problem very similar. The way I ‘solved it. I bought a second upright freezer. Neither of my uprights are as large as yours is. My newest one is in good shape ‘so far’! Well I just told my husband that my kitchen is cleaned up after two days of cooking and canning onion stock. Last few jars are almost ready to come out of the canner. A good cook needs a full freezer and all the stuff that goes with it, plus a kitchen that is often in disarray! Anxious to see the rest of this video and what your freezer looks like at the end.
Ahhh...a second upright freezer! How wonderful. My husband laughs at the disaster I can make in the kitchen...but he gets awesome food, and I clean up my own mess. What more could they want?
Looks great! I just did our big chest freezer in the garage last month and canned most of the half of beef that we bought at the first of the year. Used some of that available space today to stock two turkeys on sale at Publix. I'll be cooking and canning those later. Now I'll have room for some hams when they go on sale at the end of the year. We like to use those for sandwich meat. I've enjoyed all your meat canning videos!
Sounds like you have a great plan working for you, Pamela. Nice job!
Great job on organizing the freezer.
Carter,this video was great😊you really got it looking good 😊I even found myself laughing at banging frozen food on the floor 😊I do that all the time 😊take care honey have a good week 😊
I thought my freezers were full! lol I only buy meat when it's on a great sale, but I stock up when it is, so I pretty much always have the cuts we use on hand. You just motivated me to get mine more organized. Thanks!
Totally with you on buying sales! That goes a long way to explain all that ground beef!
Hello, wow, wish i had room for an upright freezer! I am short so digging into my chest freezer is a challenge! I always have tongs on hand to grab those things that i cannot reach. You are definitely and inspirational person as i have started getting my pantry and cupboards organized instead of bags of spices, don't care for the bottles. My next cupboard to organize is having a space just for baking supplies! Thank you Carter for sharing and have a wonderful day! Deep sigh of relief!
I'm with you on the short thing, Angela! Tongs are a great solution though. Organization feels so good. Keep it up!
Looks great I have two upright freezers and they are both full I use bins to keep everything organized l don’t like things falling out
I have 2 deep freezers in my basement. They are SO crammed full and disorganized. I think I'm addicted to ordering the deals from Butcher Box!!!! I need to follow your lead. I really want an upright freezer like this for mostly freezer meals. My guy might go crazy if I try to add another one though. LOL Love the staging areas you used. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Freezer meals would be great in an upright freezer. I've never had a chest freezer, but I imagine they are more difficult to keep under control.
Carter, I can’t figure out how you get in my head so often. It’s that time of the year, I guess. Getting ready for emptying my freezer and canning lots of broth for the holidays. You made me laugh doing exactly what I would do, and throwing those bags on the floor. Thanks for the laughs and another great video. ❤️
We are always on the same page, aren't we, Melodie?!
Dehydrate you jalapeños and make powder
Good idea!
Great tips. How about doing an episode on organizing a chest freezer?
THANKS just did mine!
Feels so good, doesn't it, Jane?!
@@growandpreserve Sure does.. Sooo much burger so I canned a lot of burger. I must have gone nuts with large bags of mixed vegetables. What was I thinking? So canned a lot of veggies and soup. Now I have to organise my shelves. hahaha.
@@janejdough2230 Perfect!
I would be so stressed out with that much in my freezer….. I love to grocery shop. 🤣
It certainly would put a damper on your grocery shopping! For me, that’s a good thing. The nearest store I like is way on the other side of town. An empty freezer would require a well-planned field trip. 🤦🏻♀️
Good job! How did you attach the extra racks/shelves in the freezer?
Makes me feel Better!!! I have toooo many freezers! 😏
No such thing as too many freezers, Jennifer!
Okay...Carter have you seen RoseRed Homesteads freezer organizing video? She is uber organized. Maybe an inventory sheet for each shelf would work for you.
It must be freezer sort out time. i did mine last week.
Nice! Feels good, doesn't it?
😔Oh my goodness, I need to do this...
Your upright garage freezer looks as full as mine, except mine is dedicated to meats. My husband tried to retrieve a sleeve of hamburgers, and a shelf fell. Meat everywhere! I got it back in, but a reorganization is in my future as well. ☹️
Did you ever consider donating food to families and friends
I get it, Patti! I've had many a thing land on my toes. Less than ideal, for sure!
Dianna, I think most of us who keep fully stocked freezers and pantries do so with friends and family in mind. As a mom, as a friend, as a daughter I feel that part of my mission in life is to take care of those I love.
@@growandpreserve What a grace filled reply. I couldn't agree more.
You could do a 3 month pantry challenge! Only buy dairy!🤭
No doubt! I'm looking forward to the 2025 Pantry Challenge in Jan/Feb.
Do you turn your freezer off when cleaning out?
I don't with this one because it's a frost-free. With my old one, I unplugged it and load everything into coolers while the freezer defrosted so I could clean it.
😂 mine is worse! We did have a blessing in disguise of hurricane helene in that we were forced to have to go through the freezers. We lost a lot but now we have some space. We have 3 deep freezers and the fridge freezer. Each one fared differently.
So glad you were able to find the silver lining, Lisa!
All that for two people. You could feed a family of 12 for a year with what you have frozen and canned.
Actually, I could feed my family of 6 adults for 4 months if my kids lost their jobs and needed help. I find a great deal of peace in that.
Well lucky for you that you have Freeze Drier and such. I am as a single woman with Furry and a Chest Freezer, but right now as I rotate and can is empty. Your very lucky, but I am thankful I persevered my own food. I thank Jesus Christ for my fruitfulness. I never shopped at Costco. I would never shop there, I shop as a normal person who works their ass off in Normal Life, under 60k a year. You are not appealing to me. You live a life I could never imagine.
Excellent job staying on top of your freezer to shelf rotation!
If you don't enjoy her , don't watch her
Someone seems very bitter. Bet she's a blast at parties!!
Wow, such a rude comment. If you don't like watching someone, or if you're jealous, just move on, please.
Nobody’s situation is the same. I enjoy Carter’s videos, because I view them as possibilities. Each person can tailor her ideas to apply to their own needs.
Love that smashing action on the cauli rice!
Truth be told...I ended up having to stomp on that really thick package! I thought that might send some folks over the edge though:-).
Carter, I love it! I’ve been known to put frozens in a pillow case and really smash it on the concrete garage floor to get rid of a brick. Needs must and all that.
I thought you froze the jalapeño’s for more ferments/sauces?
Now that you mention it, I probably did freeze them in that specific quantity for a canning recipe. I should probably put that info on the bag. Duh!
It looks great! I was about to organize mine but a hurricane and several days of no power took care of that task! 🥲
Ugh! That's a tough way to organize the freezer, Vicky! So sorry to hear it.