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Some of the items required for this simple form of food preservation are already in your kitchen. For a more detailed list, check out Chapter 13.

 A freezer (shocker, right?): Usually, the freezer attached to your refrigerator is large enough for freezing food. But if you’re serious about freezing lots of food, you may want to invest in a separate freezer unit.

 Rigid containers: These can be made of plastic or glass. Use only containers approved for the cold temperatures of a freezer. Plastic containers should be nonporous and thick enough to keep out odors and dry air in the freezer. Glass containers need to be treated to endure the low temperature of a freezer and strong enough to resist cracking under the pressure of expanding food during the freezing process. If you choose one of these containers, look for “freezer safe” on the label.

 Freezer bags: Use bags made for freezing (says so there on the box) in sizes compatible with the amount of your food.

 Freezer paper and wraps: This laminated paper protects your food from freezer burn, which results when air comes in contact with your food while it’s in the freezer. Tape this paper to keep the wrap tightly sealed. Heavy-duty aluminum foil is another great freezer wrap and requires no taping.

For extra protection against freezer damage, wrap food items in foil and place them in a freezer bag.