Comments on: Freezing Buttermilk – Works for me Wednesday

By: Wally

Wally — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 22:27:34 +0000

Although it’s nice to freeze buttermilk, it is even better to just drink it and enjoy it. The only problem with this approach is there won’t be any buttermilk left to cook with. I came love drinking buttermilk when I was six, and my aunt lived next door to my school. Tho she lived in the city, she had her own cow in the back yard. She would occasionally let me churn her butter, and the buttermilk was my ‘reward.’ I was hooked from then on.

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:02:41 +0000

I have one freezer that I use exclusively for dairy products, homemade chicken broth, flours, and yeast. I stock up on gallons of milk when it’s on sale, and stick it in the freezer. Then I cycle it by expiration date….oldest date gets used first. I’ve never had a carton or plastic container explode. Butter and cheese can also be frozen quite successfully…again, stock up when it’s on sale and then freeze it. Eggs can be broken into ice trays and then repackaged into plastic bags. Freeze flour for at least 4 days after purchase in order to kill any weevils that might be along for the ride. I keep large, food-grade containers of various flours in the freezer, and then take out enough to fill my canisters as needed. I purchase large containers of yeast and keep it in the freezer, and it keeps for a lot longer than it does in the fridge. I also have a meat freezer. I watch circulars for special meats on sale. The butcher will cut up whole sirloin tips, whole pork loins, country hams, etc. for me, and I take them home and repackage them with my Food Saver. The vacuum repackaging keeps meat fresh for a very long time. I buy shrimp 50 or 100 lbs at a time, and repackage it for the freezer as well. We plant a large garden every year, and, you guessed it, a good portion of it goes into the freezer. However, I can and dehydrate a lot of fruits and vegetables as well as freezing them. Can you tell that I like my freezers?

By: Maureen McCabe

Maureen McCabe — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:54:05 +0000

… going home to freeze the buttermilk. First I will make some cornbread with some of it. Then measure out the rest of it. Thanks!

By: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction

Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:44:13 +0000

I have heard this before, but have never tried it. Seems like such a good idea! I always buy buttermilk and only use half of the carton. It will go to waste no more!

By: Rachel @ The Avid Appetite

Rachel @ The Avid Appetite — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:58:29 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing this! I had no idea. I always make my own with lemon juice, but this seems like a better solution!

By: fashionfitnessfoodie

fashionfitnessfoodie — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:35:38 +0000

I had no idea either!! See not everyone knows 🙂 Thanks for the tip!

By: thedelishdishblog

thedelishdishblog — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:23:31 +0000

i had no idea either!! i did know about the vinegar trick but it's definitely not like real buttermilk

By: Cookin' Canuck

Cookin' Canuck — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:24:02 +0000

Okay, you're not the only one – I had no idea you could freeze buttermilk. That is going to make me feel a lot less guilty about buying a big carton of it.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:27:12 +0000

OMG, thanks! I always come across the same problem, and more often than not, have to make a whole butt load of buttermilk ranch dressing that lasts me for the week. But, freezing it would much more economical. Awesome!

By: thechurchcook

thechurchcook — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:34:58 +0000

What great tip! I have expired buttermilk right now in the fridge. I'll know next time!