I'm looking to get into making my own chilis, stews and spagehtti sauces, but I wonder if there is a better way to store my cooking. I currently use plastic containers that are probably the depth of a typical freezer, which makes it difficult to do just single servings. Mason jars were my first thought, but was told that it was easy to do it wrong, which opens you up to botulism, which doesn't sound too fun (not to mention the issues with glass and storing in cold areas.
So I"m wondering if anyone has any recommendations at all storage wise that would work for what I need, and would allow being able to continue to cook up some food in bulk and maybe save some money in the long run.
Best Answer
I agree with Paul on this one. Glass, freezable containers are your best bet. I like to use the smaller glass bowls that Pyrex puts out. (just search for "freezer safe glass food storage") They are a good size for 1-2+ portions, and come with flexible air tight lids. Perfect for freezing or refrigerating. Just check the label to make sure you are picking out a glass container that can handle freezing. As an added bonus, glass containers are great to microwave in, as the glass is virtually inert, and does not impart any weird flavors(or chemicals) to the food.