How To Freeze Broth
Learn how to freeze homemade broth in convenient portions for soups, stews, sauces, gravies, and other recipes. These simple storage methods help preserve its flavor while saving freezer space.
Equipment
- 8 Silicone Freezer Blocks use the sizes you need
- 1 Vacuum Sealer optional
- 13 Vacuum Sealer Bags optional
- 6 freezer labels
Ingredients
- 13 Cups Homemade Broth
Instructions
Freezing the broth blocks
- Fill the molds: Pour cooled broth into silicone freezer molds using a spouted measuring cup. Fill only to the marked fill line, leaving room for the broth to expand as it freezes. Cover with the lids.
- Freeze: Place the molds flat in the freezer and freeze overnight, or until the broth is completely solid.
- Loosen the frozen broth: Remove the molds from the freezer and let them sit for a few minutes. If needed, run warm water over the outside of the mold for less than 1 minute to help loosen the frozen broth.
- Remove the broth blocks: Remove the lid and turn the mold upside down over a cookie sheet. Press on the bottom of each section while gently pulling the silicone away from the frozen broth until the blocks release.
- Store: Transfer the frozen broth blocks to freezer bags or vacuum sealed bags. Seal tightly and return them to the freezer for easy portioned storage.
Directions for sealing the broth with a vacuum sealer
- Using a vacuum sealer to freeze the broth is very easy. Load the bag into the machine following the manufacturers directions.
- Seal the bag using the wet sealing option if available. Remove the bag from the appliance and inspect the seal to make sure it has sealed the entire top of the bag.
- Freeze: Place the bags into the freezer.
- Use: Remove the amount needed from the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator and use as needed.
Recipe Expert Tips
- Labeling frozen foods: It is easier to write the information on the freezer bag before you put the broth in. Write the name, amount and date on the freezer bag.
- How long frozen broth will last will depend on the way you have stored it in the freezer. Broth kept continuously frozen at 0°F (-18°C) remains safe indefinitely, but its quality may decline over time.
- Zip topped bags: Although these types of bags are sealed, a small amount of air usually remains inside. Over time, that trapped air can cause freezer burn and affect the broth's flavor and quality. Use broth frozen this way within 2 to 3 months for best quality. The broth may remain safe to eat beyond three months, but its flavor and quality will gradually decline.
- Vacuum sealed bags: Because vacuum sealing removes most of the air, it helps prevent freezer burn and preserving the best broth flavor for 18 months or longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1CupCalories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 71mgPotassium: 203mgSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.5mg
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