Heating food in a Zip-Loc

[BC Explorer]

Hey everyone,

I read some were on the board that someone preps there food in advance and bags it in to Zip-Loc style bags then freezes them.
When ready to eat you just pull out a bag and drop into boiling water, reheat and eat.
Now I would like to try something like this but, don't feel like picking melted plastic out of my dinner. does any one know about this thread or have tried this ?

Christopher

 

[spressomon]

I've done this plenty of times with the Food Saver vac bags. They're designed for going from frozen to boiling water. I would think regular ziploc bags might get melty...

 

[Tucson T4R]

Yep, if you Google Freezer bag cooking you will get a ton of hits....Just use the freezer type zip locks because the lighter ones can't take the heat.

Here's a website with how to info and recipes.
http://www1.freezerbagcooking.com/

 

[BC Explorer]

Thanks for the links and suggestions.
Now to start trying some.
I'm camping next weekend and I'll tell how it go's.

Christopher

 

[calamaridog]

I've done this plenty of times with the Food Saver vac bags. They're designed for going from frozen to boiling water. I would think regular ziploc bags might get melty...

Agreed. Those bags are tough.

 

[Lynn]

The only thing I've ever tried was an omlet. It was OK, but certainly not as good as normal.

 

[RTrac1]

I used to do it all the time wintercamping in boyscouts. just get the heavy duty freezer bags mentioned above, and it wont melt.

 

[hoser]

From:
http://www.ziploc.ca/ziploc_questions.asp


3. Can Ziploc® Brand bags be used in the microwave?

Ziploc® Brand Sandwich Bags and Snack Bags are not designed to be used in the microwave. Ziploc® Brand Storage Bags may be used for microwave reheating; Ziploc® Brand Freezer Bags may be used for microwave heating and defrosting. (Don't use Ziploc® Brand Freezer or Storage Bags to microwave food on high.) When defrosting or reheating, always open the zipper 2.5 cm to vent. Be careful when reheating foods that are high in fat or sugar content (bacon, pastries), because these foods reheat very quickly and may exceed the softening point of the bags.

4. Can I boil in Ziploc® Brand bags?

No. Ziploc® Brand bags are not designed to withstand the extreme heat of boiling.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I think I'll try poaching an egg in a ziplock just for fun.
In spite of the dire warnings from the ziplock site.

 

[mountainpete]

I've done this plenty of times with the Food Saver vac bags. They're designed for going from frozen to boiling water. I would think regular ziploc bags might get melty...

I do the same. Often heat up pre-made chili that way. Those Food Savers are great!

Pete

 

[Willman]

I've done this plenty of times with the Food Saver vac bags. They're designed for going from frozen to boiling water. ...

Ditto!

I sometimes get it out in the morning to thraw before dinner.....

 

[RHINO]

its a nice easy way to eat real food out there, but i just cant make myself eat out of plastic thats been heated like that.

 

[Robthebrit]

Same here, I make curry at home, vacuum pack it, freeze it and then boil it in the bag while making the rice. Cooked rice doesn't come out too well in a vacuum bag, it sticks together in a solid brick.

I also have a small vacuum packer in the camper, food keeps longer and it prevents it from spilling and messing up the fridge. The vacuum sealer runs fine from an inverter.

Rob

 

[nickw]

its a nice easy way to eat real food out there, but i just cant make myself eat out of plastic thats been heated like that.

I have to agree with Rhino! It scares me to think what kind of chemicals may have leached into your food from the plastic.

I am a bit paranoid about stuff like that though-

 

[RoundOut]

I always try whatever we plan to do on a camping trip in the kitchen in a controlled environment. If it won't work there, we don't try it camping. Better to make mistakes where you can recover, than where that is your day's ration of food.


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