[velochic]

to my stupid and mundane question. Is it okay to freeze sauces in mason jars?

 

[Ruthla]

Freezing in mason jars is fine as you leave some space at the top to allow room for expansion.

Now what kind of sauce are you freezing? Tomato sauce freezes fine. Mayonaise does not.

 

[Zaxmama]

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Originally Posted by Ruthla Now what kind of sauce are you freezing? Tomato sauce freezes fine. Mayonaise does not.

I get the feeling there is a story behind this sentence..

 

[Ruthla]

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Originally Posted by Zaxmama I get the feeling there is a story behind this sentence..

No, it's just that my uncle makes homemade tomato sauce every year from his garden, and freezes the sauce. Tomato sauce is an example of a sauce that freezes beautifully. Cream sauces (like macaroni and cheese) also freeze well.

Mayonaise gets a weird texture when it's frozen and defrosted. Yes, I've tried it out, but I don't have an exciting story behind it.

If I've inspired you to write an interesting story involving mayonaise, tomato sauce, and a freezer, I'd love to read it!!

 

[velochic]

Thanks Ruthla! It is, indeed, tomato sauce.

 

[Zaxmama]

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Originally Posted by Ruthla If I've inspired you to write an interesting story involving mayonaise, tomato sauce, and a freezer, I'd love to read it!!

hmmm gimme some time..I just may!

(perhaps this would be a more interesting story tonight after a few cocktails!!!)

 

[Throkmorton]

I freeze stuff in mason jars all the time. I just leave a lot of headspace and leave the lids off until it is completely frozen (about 2 hours)

 

[shannon0218]

yep, just what she said, I leave the lid off until it is almost frozen--also, be a bit careful when you're thawing-you don't want to go from frozen to thawed too quick, glass jars thaw amazing in warm water.