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How To Freeze Milk

Learn how to freeze milk and thaw it the right way so that it tastes fresh! These easy tips will help you to be a pro at freezing milk to take advantage of sales, or stock up for when your goat or cow goes dry.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • Milk

Instructions

  • If freezing milk in a plastic milk gallon container or milk bag, shake it well, label it with the date and place it into your freezer.
  • If you are using a different plastic or glass container make sure it has enough headroom for the milk to expand. If needed pour off an inch of milk before freezing.
  • For small amounts of milk pour it into ice cube trays to freeze then seal them in an airtight freezer bag once fully frozen.
  • You can also freeze milk in 1-2 cup portions in freezer bags by removing as much air as possible, labeling with the date and laying them flat in your freezer to thaw.

To Thaw Milk Cold Water Method

  • To thaw your milk quickly fill your sink with cold water and place the jug of milk in it. Every 30 minutes shake the milk to help mix it together as it thaws. Set a timmer to help you not to forget, and change the water to replace with fresh cold water as needed.

Refrigerator Thaw Method

  • If you don't need the milk thawed right away then place the jug into your fridge set on top of a towel to absorb any condensation. Shake the milk jug every hour to mix the milk and fat back together. Remember to set a timer to help you remember.

Notes

  • Frozen milk is good for 3-6 months in your freezer.
  • Most plastic gallon jugs of milk today handle freezing fine without needing to pour off extra milk.
  • If freezing milk in mason jars or other glass containers always make sure to leave 1 inch of headroom below the shoulders of the jar. Try to use wide-mouth jars when available.

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.