Freezing Cheddar Reality?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 12:27 am
Practical help please, preferably from experience.
For the last 2 months, for the first time ever, I've been storing frozen (mature) cheddar in my stash. I've actually used some of the early stock and only really noticed degraded texture. Still made awesome welsh rarebit.
But I'm seeing conflicting opinions on freezing cheddar. Mostly I'm warned not to expect great taste and texture after defrosting it. But I'm a prepper, not a restauranteur. Edible and cheesy is all I ask for.
To hell with the detail. How long is frozen cheddar really good for? And by 'good', I mean 'acceptable nourishment' when there is no chance of buying it fresh. I don't frankly care if it becomes on a par with the most rubbish 'fresh' cheddar, so long as it isn't rancid or toxic.
Would storing it for 12 months be too much to hope for? What if my stock was to be consumed progressively over 2 years?
Really better to grate it? Somehow, I see that as inviting freezer burn.
Currently holding one freezer shelf full in 200g lumps. Looking to maybe half a freezer full, 'cos I love my cheese and bacon.
Stay safe, folks.
For the last 2 months, for the first time ever, I've been storing frozen (mature) cheddar in my stash. I've actually used some of the early stock and only really noticed degraded texture. Still made awesome welsh rarebit.
But I'm seeing conflicting opinions on freezing cheddar. Mostly I'm warned not to expect great taste and texture after defrosting it. But I'm a prepper, not a restauranteur. Edible and cheesy is all I ask for.
To hell with the detail. How long is frozen cheddar really good for? And by 'good', I mean 'acceptable nourishment' when there is no chance of buying it fresh. I don't frankly care if it becomes on a par with the most rubbish 'fresh' cheddar, so long as it isn't rancid or toxic.
Would storing it for 12 months be too much to hope for? What if my stock was to be consumed progressively over 2 years?
Really better to grate it? Somehow, I see that as inviting freezer burn.
Currently holding one freezer shelf full in 200g lumps. Looking to maybe half a freezer full, 'cos I love my cheese and bacon.
Stay safe, folks.