My Ultimate Tips on Storing Mince - You're Welcome!!

Looking for tips on how to store mince? Here's my ultimate guide....

Well, there is a better way, and here are my best tips for freezing mince:

I buy in bulk - wherever is the cheapest at the time - check the use by dates if its prepackaged - mince can be temperamental if its really close to its use by date.

1. divide it up - we freeze it in portions of about 250g - this is enough for spaghetti, nachos, etc for 4 people.
2. Get a vacuum sealer machine - if you don't want to go to the expense (it's worth it) - then there is a trick you can use with an iron (if you hate ironing clothes, you might like ironing food???). If you don't want to go to any effort at all, use freezer bags or zip lock bags (large).
3. Roll out your mince to about 2-3mm thick - spreading it into the corners of the bag so that you can eliminate the air easier.  If you don't have a rolling pin, use a flat sided drinking glass.
4. Seal the bag.
5. Freeze - make sure it's flat in the freezer! this will save you space.  If you are just using freezer bags, place some paper towel or newspaper between each layer of mince to stop it all sticking together - this only seems to happen with the thinner plastic bags.
6. To defrost, either take out a few hours before you need it and defrost in the fridge; or if you are in a hurry put the frozen mince (inside the bag) in the sink with some cold (not hot) water while you prep the rest of your meal.