How to Use freezer burn in a Sentence
freezer burn
noun-
This process keeps the fruit and herbs from floating to the top, which can cause freezer burn.
— Cincinnati.com, 6 Sep. 2017 -
This way, the herbs stay frozen in the middle and don’t float to the top, causing freezer burn.
— Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 -
Keep in mind that freezer burn will do a number on the taste though.
— Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2018 -
When freezing bread, the goal is to protect the loaf from freezer burn.
— Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2020 -
This will help prevent freezer burn and keep the icing fresh.
— Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023 -
Drip dry the goose meat or pat dry with a paper towel to reduce the risk of freezer burn further.
— Brad Fenson, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2020 -
Press a sheet of plastic against the ice cream to minimize risk of freezer burn, and seal the container.
— Amy Scattergood, latimes.com, 18 May 2018 -
With an air-tight seal, food isn’t at risk of spoiling or losing flavor due to freezer burn.
— Sian Babish and Jennifer Manfrin, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2020 -
Start with a layer of plastic wrap, then use a layer of foil to help prevent freezer burn.
— Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 6 June 2020 -
The tight seal also helps prevent moisture loss and freezer burn.
— Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 -
That’s nothing like the freezer burn this offseason will bring.
— Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2024 -
Forgo bags with freezer burn or any covered in ice, both of which can affect taste and texture.
— Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 23 June 2023 -
That will help prevent moisture loss through freezer burn.
— Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 7 June 2021 -
Sometimes the quality of work is not up to your standards and a lot of the meat ends up being wasted or suffers from freezer burn.
— Jamie Carlson, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2019 -
Prevent freezer burn by wrapping the unopened package in a layer of aluminum foil (and label it with the date).
— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2021 -
Seal the container: Choose a container to store your ice cream that has a tight lid, or wrap tightly with plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn.
— Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024 -
For extra protection against freezer burn, roll a freezer bag down tightly and seal with a band.
— Catherine Russell, Bon Appétit, 19 May 2021 -
What really happens when a pork chop gets freezer burn?
— Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2021 -
It’s got a powerful sealer that’s great at removing the air that causes mold, freezer burn, and food spoilage.
— Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2022 -
Just like when freezing pumpkin pie, ice crystals and freezer burn are the enemies.
— Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 11 Sep. 2023 -
People from all walks of life — food writers, chefs and maybe your mom — warn of freezer burn, the boogeyman lurking in our kitchens waiting to take hold of our precious frozen foods.
— Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2024 -
The process is designed to eliminate the freezer burn that happens when ice cream is stored improperly or for too long.
— Robert Philpot, star-telegram, 9 Jan. 2018 -
Each of the six compartments holds one cup of liquid, while the flexy silicone lid protects that precious stock from freezer burn.
— Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 10 July 2023 -
They were tightly vacuumed sealed, which meant no freezer burn!
— Good Housekeeping, 14 Apr. 2023 -
More moisture, coupled with the cycles a self-defrosting freezer goes through, can cause freezer burn and wreak havoc on the texture of food.
— Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2019 -
For the most efficient use of space, store leftover food in containers as close to the size of the food as possible, which will also help prevent freezer burn.
— Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2022 -
To prevent freezer burn, wrap leftover bread tightly in plastic wrap, then place the bread in a freezer bag or cover with a layer of aluminum foil.
— Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2023 -
Heavy-duty freezer bags protect fruit and veggies from freezer burn.
— Marshall Bright, CNN Underscored, 24 June 2020 -
Like with frozen uncooked mirepoix, minimizing the amount of air in contact with the mixture will help reduce freezer burn.
— Jessica Harlan, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2023 -
Just be sure to put the food in airtight packaging with as little air inside as possible to prevent freezer burn.
— Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2020
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