How to Freeze and Defrost Milk - Saving Money on Groceries
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- Опубликовано: 23 апр 2020
- Learning how to easily and safely freeze and thaw milk can be a huge money and time saver.
How can you save money on milk purchases? For years we’ve frozen milk that we bought on sale in our deep freezer, and then defrosted it when we were ready to use it. Freezing milk is not that hard to do if you follow our tips. Learn how we freeze and thaw milk safely and quickly.
Check out this article for more details on freezing and defrosting milk.
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We have been freezing milk for 35 years and never gotten sick. It saves us from having to constantly buy milk every couple of days.
Excellent words!
I agree as I have been doing this the same amount of time. Over 35 years :)
This video is timeless in 2022 with the price of milk going up
Yup you're right! Glad it will help you save money
This video in timeless in 2024 with the price of milk going up, and me buying 3-liter size from Costco.
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I just defrost in the refrigerator. Great video
Yes you can!
Annette, my family used to buy mucho gallons of milk from the commissary when we were kids and freeze it. That was well over 50 years ago, and none of us were ever sick either. Bread was another item that was bought in multiples and frozen, and was always fresh tasting when thawed.
Thanks for that testimony and confirmation Norma!
very educational. thank you.
Thanks for sharing this information!
You're welcome!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video and save me some money! Much appreciated information. Just clicked that LIKE button. #200
Thanks Levon!
Great advice. Thanks
Thanks so much been wanting try this!
You will love love this Lela!
I have been freezing milk for years! One of my favorite ways to save. Our milk in town is usually over $2/gallon compared to $0.99 the next town over. I get so mad if I have to pay the $2 🤣 I love your videos. Keep them coming! ❤️❤️
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Ugh 99 cents!! Our milk is almost 3 bucks!
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What a good idea. I am on my own and use not much milk. So if I buy a liter half of it expires and I have to throw it out. Now I will freeze milk in small containers. Thank you. Greetings from Australia.
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Good to know.
I too have frozen milk since 1991. I always pour some off. Great way to save and not waste. My husband is the only one who drinks milk so I can still buy1 gallon to save $. I keep some out, then freeze the rest for later.
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing.
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I always freeze milk but have never emptied any out. There hasn't been a problem so far, fingers crossed. Fab advice as usual. Hello from York UK
Thanks Kenny!
We have been freezing milk for 35 years and don't pour any out, but I will start doing this from now on.
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Thanks ..I have 12 bottles of Egg Nog from 2019 holidays..been hittin them with Rum on weekends..Froze 25 last year
Wow, is all we can say!
I have been freezing milk in smaller containers for some time. I find it thaws out just fine and you've never know it's been frozen. I have also recently been freezing eggs. Crack them out of the shell and freeze them in quantities that you will use at one time. They are great to thaw and use for scrambled eggs, or in cooking and baking.
Thanks madame! We have heard about the eggs but have never done it.
Thanks for the tips. I emptied out around 2 cups for the same reason but also left the cap off until solidified. My thought was that though I made room to prevent overflow, I also was concerned with the expansion trying to displace the air at the top. Has this ever caused issues or is this additional step unnecessary?
I would divide the milk into smaller jars that can be defrosted quicker, because I only use small amounts of milk per day in coffee or porridge. The indent in the jar is probably to make it more rigid without increasing the thickness of the material.
Thank you ma'am! I just tried freezing milk & noticed it turned yellow so I was concerned I did something wrong. Good to know it's ok. 😄
Awesome to hear!
Here in India we buy milk everyday from the cattle shelter everyday but we boil it and place it in the fridge it wont go bad other wise if it is out it does go bad incase it goes bad just add two tbsp lime juice and you have fresh cottage cheese or what we call paneer ,love your videos ❤️
Poorva - that 's a great idea to make cottage cheese with spoiled milk.
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Thank you so much I never knew this !!
Way to go Kristy!
Sour mad is still drinkable, it just tastes different. Ive never frozen milk as I heard it changes the taste and texture. I think Ill try it.
Messed up with the expansion part the first time, let's just say I had some milk flavored veggies cuz I put it in the fridge without noticing the crack. 😂😂😂thanks for the tips!
We've been there too - it's a pain to clean up. But you probably won't do it again.
Could you do a pandemic grocery haul that's budget friendly with a meal pan?
Katherine, if you read this newer blog post, it should answer most of your questions!
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Here's an interesting fact about milk :
The fat in the milk is suspended in small round globules. Special milk proteins form the wall of these globules and the core of these globules is entirely fat.
These tiny globules are remarkably heat resistant and can withstand prolonged heating, reduction or even drying.
However they disintegrate pretty quickly when refrigerated and allowed to freeze, that is because of the pointy ice crystals which can easily pierce through these fat globules. Therefore, when frozen milk is thawed all the fat is now released in a puddle of butter (which is lighter and will eventually float on top). That's why thawed milk does not form cream (unless one resuspend the fat by slight reheating and homogenizing the milk). That yellow stuff in frozen milk is most likely butter.
Frozen milk may concern people who cook milk based dishes as the texture of the dish might differ from when unpasturized and non-refrigerated milk is used.
Thanks for the detailed description of what happens to milk when it is frozen.
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I prefer to transfer milk to ziplock freezer bags before freezing. I can thaw out smaller quantities to use quicker and I can stack ziplock bags, better using the space in the freezer. My problem is that the milk usually separates and will not go back together even when shaking - then my family won't use it.
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just take the milk out of the freezer a couple of days before you want to use it and stick in the fridge.
Defrosting on the counter certainly can work. Here where we live in AZ all we need to do is defrost overnight in the winter and defrost on sitting in the sink for 2 hours in the summer.
I am glad I watched this video. The last time I froze milk, I just popped four full gallons (cap on) into the garage freezer. I understand expansion of liquids but I thought that the elastic nature of the plastic bottle would compensate for this. WRONG!
ANOTHER BENEFIT to freezing milk or anything else that can survive freezing is that you won't have to make any extra trips to the grocery store because you have run out of the gallon you keep in the refrigerator. I'm thinking that pouring off only one cup of milk will be sufficient. Maybe I should remove the lid while the milk freezes???
I think we pour off about 2 cups.
@@MoneySmartFamily So here is the result of yesterday's experiment. I went to the store and bought two gallons of skim milk and two containers of less than a gallon of almond milk for my wife who has some dairy med restrictions.
I poured off one cup from each container and put the remaining in my garage freezer, lids loose. I just now checked the plastic milk bottles in my freezer 24 hours later.
No overflow, no bulge, no leakage.
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And it will last or be good for about 2 or 3mths when it's frozen I believe?
I use freezer lock bags and put a cup of milk in there. I do several bags of them I then put a bag in the refrigerator to thaw out through the night if I need more than one cup, then I’ll defrost to three bags
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
I never frozen milk until last weekend but I did not pour out any milk before freezing , will this be a problem
I have frozen custard in it's carton, as is in the freezer and defrosted it in the fridge. With no emptying it. Never tried milk though.
Interesting, never tried to freeze custard.
What makes my frozen milk curdle when defrosting?
I never pour out any milk... never had an issue with the container breaking.
Well Jess, I guess we have both had different experiences then.
My fridge did this on accident to my lactaid milk….i did notice or at peast percieved it tasted like skim milk tho not sure why that is. It was one percent
I’m only concerned that it will taste like water, that annoys me, but we’re going to see today 😂.
Would it be okay to freeze in the carton milk containers or just the plastic jugs?
Cartons freeze fine also - even though they have folds that allow for expansion, we still recommend pouring off a little so it doesn't make a mess in your freezer.
Does it matter if the milk is skim 2% or whole? I froze a gallon of whole milk and it took days to thaw out and that was at room temperature.
We have not seen a difference in the different kinds of milks. Our experience is that they all thaw the same.
@@MoneySmartFamily the frozen milk is only good until the expiration date, i didn't understand what you said.
Do you think I could re freeze it again once I defrost the milk?
You could try that. Another option would be to pour it into smaller jars or containers when you get home from the store and freeze those.
what if it’s raw goat milk? can i just thaw it in the sink or in water and then frost it again? if yes, how many times can i thaw-freeze the milk for it to be safe?
Chelsia, can't answer this question. Find some homesteading or goat raising Facebook groups and they will be sure to know.
I don't have any heating at home so my flat is about the same temperature as my fridge my milk's been taking far longer to defrost because of this
Oh boy, you'll have to anticipate this next time and pull milk out 2-3 days before you need it.
Can I do this with my 1/2 gal of buttermilk I used about 1cup and the expiration date is today :d
I don't see why not. Perhaps freeze in smaller increments.
The circle isn't about expansion. Its there to keep the milk from breaking the container if you drop it. Not about expanding from freezing.
Hmmm Andrew - we never considered that perspective. However, we did find this statement from Distractify.com:
Like water, milk expands as it freezes. The circular indentations allow the jug to expand as the milk freezes, then pop back into place whenever you eventually thaw the milk out. So, there you have it.
Another site said: If you leave milk in your refrigerator too long, it is going to build up gas. That is why milk smells sour when it is expired. As the pressure builds from the gas, the circle will expand to provide additional space on the inside of the plastic container. That inverted circle will also keep the milk jug from exploding if you decide to put the milk in the freezer.
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MentalFloss agreed with you about the dimples protecting the container from bursting:
According to Distractify, the concave circle on the side of a milk jug provides structural integrity. A full gallon of milk with flat, rigid sides may be fine sitting in your fridge, but if you were to drop it on the floor, it would likely rupture. The dimple can prevent that from happening. When a jug hits the ground, the circle warps outward and gives the milk a place to go when it expands on impact. Incorporating some literal wiggle room into the design makes the container more flexible, and therefore more durable.
The same feature comes in handy as the milk approaches its expiration date. Milk contains non-harmful microbes that expel gases over time. As these gases accumulate, pressure in the jug builds, and the flexible dimple stops the jug from exploding. An even more extreme example of this can be observed when you put a milk jug in the freezer. Liquids expand when frozen-that's why if you try freezing a bottle or can of soda, you'll end up with a shattered container and a mess in your freezer. The inverted circle on a milk jug accommodates this expansion, so you can stick your milk directly in the freezer without transferring it to a different container.
The dimpled milk jug is a common sight in the United States, but it's not the only way milk sellers keep their product protected. In Canada, plastic milk bags became the less-fragile alternative to glass jugs thanks to the metric system.
Is it possible that the dimples serve more than one purpose? And that the purpose of burst prevention and freezing expansion are virtually the same?
@@MoneySmartFamily fun stuff, right?
I only have to ask if your milk separates. I had a low fat jug thawed but the fat sank and left bits, so I only used it to cook with. Did you run into this issue?
@@andrew1532 no, we've never had it get chunky like that. Was the milk you froze organic or unpasturized?
@@MoneySmartFamily nah, it was regular co-op milk. Maybe too long in freezer? Haven't had it happen again.
Our milk in Canada comes in bags and it already has space in the bag so when you freeze it the bag does not burst.
Well that's convenient!
@@MoneySmartFamily yes it is! I have not seen jug milk since i.was a kid. I still learns lots from you on other vids tho.
I just put right from the store in the freezer....when defrost, just leave it in the sink or in the fridge... (even after several months)....clear liquid at the top (half gallon in fat free milk🙄) just remove it ....n boil a couple of minutes the white para left with some of the liquid...n taste way better!
Good idea, thanks for sharing.
Can you freeze Almond milk??
Yes, we've done it several times. Sometimes the defrosted "milk" will be grainy, but can be reconstituted in a blender. We did it with soy milk in this video ruclips.net/video/NCO1MN7Mpu4/видео.html.
Anyone see separation in the milk that won’t mix back when thawed? I have tiny, fats particles maybe? That don’t mix back in
We're reconstituted soy and almond milk using a blender - see how it worked here: ruclips.net/video/NCO1MN7Mpu4/видео.html
I can't stand to drink frozen milk. Freezing it causes it to separate. It doesn't change the flavor noticeably, but the texture is all catawampus.
I notice no difference after it's completely thawed and shaken
We have never experienced the change in texture. Maybe whole milk does this, but we don't buy that kind of milk. We like freezing milk so we don't have to go to the store very often.
We've frozen whole milk, 2% milk and 1% milk and never seen it separate. Haven't noticed a change in flavor either. But perhaps you're talking about raw milk rather than pasturized. But if this doesn't work for you, that's okay. I'm sure you've found other great ways to save money.
Yeah, separates like when you boil it... like when you're making cheese. You get curds in there and water. I'm talking about whole milk though, so that's probably why. Haven't tried freezing 2% yet.
How to freeze eggs ?
We don't usually freeze our eggs, but we've heard you can crack them into ice trays or muffin cups and freeze them that way!
But can't bacteria live in sub zero temperatures? Hence why milk needs to be pasteurized?
We drank raw goats milk for months when our daughter volunteered at an organic farm. We have never had a problem freezing milk, thawing it, storing it in the refrigerator, and using it up from there.
I love freezing milk when I find a deal
Same here!
I freeze mine in freezer bags as I only have the freezer on top of my frig. What I could do with a chest freezer ! !
Its not like yellow snow! LOL
you should defrost it in the fridge...saves energy
My milk separated
good video. Would have been better without the hubby. LOL But good.
Wow, that's a new one.
nothing about the times or size to put in microwave.sigh
Start slow and go from there. We do a half gallon for about 4 minutes and a full gallon for 7 minutes. Then shake briskly and repeat til mostly defrosted. If your quantity is smaller or your microwave super powerful start with less time. There are too many variables for us to say, "Do it this way". You must work with your kitchen tools to get it right.
Why you are not use seprate bottels.Just take out one bottle, use it.
Defrost it in the fridge. No problem
Yes, you can do it this way as well!
I disagree about the hubby comment! He came in just in time!
Thanks. Steve
WHY WOULD YOU FREEZE MILK TFFF just keep it in the fridge and if it tastes bad throw it omg!!! Also freezing bread, BYE