Reheating in Zip Lock bags - possible?

[Bloomer]

Headed camping and wondering if I can precook food (I.e. pulled pork), freeze in Zip Lock bag, them reheat on camp stove (in Zip Lock bag) in boiling water? Will the bag hold up?

Anyone try this, something like this, or have other suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[KLF]

Look up "sous vide" cooking. Works very well.

 

[JohnVee]

I'd suggest a heavy freezer bag that doesn't have the plastic zipper thingy. Those can easily let in water due to a poor seal. Just remember to not fill the bag too much to fit your pot.

--john

 

[e9999]

I'd guess it'd be fine if you can find a way to keep the opening above water.
But seems like it's a pretty easy experiment to do at home to be sure.

 

[spressomon]

FWIW: http://www.livestrong.com/article/176349-what-are-the-dangers-of-boiling-food-in-plastic-bags/

Vacuum type bags are designed with a higher melting point and marketed for reheating food via boiling in water...

 

[rusty_tlc]

I've used the vacuum seal bags, works great.
You can do soups and saucy stuff like spaghetti with meat sauce. Just freeze it in a container first then vac seal the whole frozen block.

 

[sggoat]

I wouldn't do this. All current plastic containers will give off a gas when heated >100 deg F that interfers with the phytoestrogens in the body. Phytoestrogens may have protective action against diverse health disorders, such as prostate, breast, bowel, and other cancers, cardiovascular disease, brain function disorders and osteoporosis. I don't think I would chance this. Pour the food into a cast iron pan to heat it.

 

[FLATU8ER]

Soooo will ,this give you bit$ctits#@

 

[g0lana]

Freezer bag cooking

I have cooked meals while backpacking doing something similar. Poured boiling water into the bag rather than putting the bag into boiling water. Take a look at FreezerBagCooking.com

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I wouldn't do this. All current plastic containers will give off a gas when heated >100 deg F that interfers with the phytoestrogens in the body. Phytoestrogens may have protective action against diverse health disorders, such as prostate, breast, bowel, and other cancers, cardiovascular disease, brain function disorders and osteoporosis. I don't think I would chance this. Pour the food into a cast iron pan to heat it.

I'm in line with sg on this. I think the absolute worst is microwaving food in a ziploc. However, if you can, remove the contents from the bag and use a pot to reheat. Just my .02

J