Replies Options Top. Replies 1. I reheated a gumbo from last year a few weeks ago and it was great. As long as it doesn't show freezer burn it should be fine. I reheat frozen gumbo at the camp often. Replies 0. Vette, who is the best gumbo cooker in the world and obviously a woman of extreme tolerance , says no longer than 3 months. It will start to lose flavor after that. She also says heat it up slowly, esp. Last week I had the last batch of my first ever gumbo.
To ensure the gumbo stays fresh while in the freezer, there are a few steps and safety practices you need to follow. Any other ingredients besides rice, you can freeze the gumbo. Gumbo needs to be cooled to room temperature before you can freeze it. Doing so will prevent the hot gumbo from causing condensation in the container. Also, it helps prevents the gumbo from increasing the temperature in the freezer, which could lead to bacteria growth.
Portion the gumbo into the airtight container. When pouring the gumbo into the container, leave about half an inch of space at the top. This will allow the gumbo to expand during freezing, which will prevent the container from cracking.
Once the gumbo is in the container, check the seal on the lid for any damage. Lids that are not used for a long time could crack. When frozen, rice can become mushy and just be miserable to eat once reheated. There are a few ways to prevent this so that you get to enjoy your gumbo with rice and save yourself the trouble of having to cook it from fresh. Shrimp, which is a common ingredient in gumbo, tends to either turn really soft or become rubbery.
Reheating shrimp will definitely change the texture, but following the right steps can help reduce the change in texture somewhat. It is perfectly fine to freeze gumbo with shrimp, especially if you have quite a bit left over that you do not want to go to waste!
Gumbo contains quite a few different ingredients that need to be frozen together. This is fine, as long as you do not freeze the gumbo with rice. Gumbo with seafood will last for 3 months stored this way, while gumbo without seafood will last up to 6 months.
You could also place the gumbo in airtight plastic containers that are safe to use in the freezer. When using a plastic container, make sure to wipe away gumbo spilled on the lid or the side, so that you are able to properly close the container and give it an airtight seal.
Tip: It is a good idea to potion out the gumbo you are wanting to freeze, especially if you will only be reheating one or two portions to eat at a time. This saves you having to defrost the whole lot, and not getting through the batch. You can freeze gumbo with rice, but you might not want to freeze the two in the same container. If you freeze the rice mixed in with the gumbo, it will become mushy and break apart, and make the whole meal soggy and unenjoyable.
Transfer leftover gumbo to small, shallow containers and place in the refrigerator or freezer. This allows the cold air to circulate throughout the gumbo, slowing bacterial growth and preventing your leftovers from spoiling. Plastic containers with lids work well for refrigeration, and zip-top storage bags work well for freezing leftover gumbo.
Transfer the gumbo hot or allow it to cool slightly before storage. Taking gumbo to a family get-together or party or in your lunchbox requires caution to prevent spoilage, particularly if no refrigeration is available or the trip is a long one. Place the gumbo in a cooler and cover it with ice or frozen gel packs.
An insulated cooler stays cold longer than a plastic one.
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