Best freezer on Reddit
79 reviews from r/MealPrepSunday, r/loseit, r/labrats and 8 more subreddits
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#1
Phcbi
4.8
(5)
"Which are the best."
"LOVE my labs PHCBI. We had to cut the power one say for some electrical work and it only warmed up 20 degrees."
"They're excellent."
"We replaced a terrible Thermo (do not recommend!) with a PHCBI and it is fantastic!"
"Phcbi (or whatever the letters) are pretty good."
#2
Frigidaire
4.3
(4)
"We have a manual defrost Frigidaire upright and love it."
"I've been happy with the Frididaire 12.8 cu ft freezer that I bought in 2015. So far it has been trouble free."
"Frigidaire makes a decent affordable unit for a basement upright freezer."
"[https://www.walmart.com/ip/Frigidaire-7-0-Cu-ft-Chest-Freezer-EFRF7003-White/1343755292?fulfillmentIntent=Shipping&classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1200]"
#3
Stealth Health
5.0
(3)
"Tasted really good and froze and reheated really well!"
"Great freezer meal options with high protein and low calorie content."
"Tasted really good and froze and reheated really well!"
#4
Homemade Meatballs
5.0
(2)
"Homemade meatballs can be cooked and frozen to save time."
"You can do a mix of ground beef & turkey or just turkey to be healthier."
#5
N/A
5.0
(2)
"This is a versatile family freezer meal that can be customized with extra vegetables or protein."
"Freezes well, no dairy, no need to peel, just strain if you want a smoother texture."
#6
Liebherr
4.0
(2)
"Liebherr is nice. Old company, basic, boring and reliable. It's spacious, and certainly worth checking out."
"Liebherr and Miele are great units but very pricey."
#7
Trader Joe's
4.0
(2)
"Great for a quick Asian meal."
"Convenient for quick meals."
#8
Ziplock
4.0
(2)
"I prefer the Ziplock bags, especially for larger portions, but they don't stand up well in my freezer."
"I use a plastic Ziplock container for larger quantities, around 6-8 cups."
#9
Thermo
1.5
(4)
"Don't get these."
"Lots of folks are not at all happy with the Thermo TSX series these days."
"Thermo just sucks. We have the digital panel spoil on a new machine and they wanted about 15% of the price of the freezer to replace it."
"We had thermo TSX. IT SUCKED ASS. We hated it for eight years."
#10
PHCbi
5.0
(1)
"Phcbi freezers never had problems year after year."
#11
Soups and Stews
5.0
(1)
"Soups, stews, and curries (if the carb isn't potato don't freeze, cook fresh if possible)."
#12
Westinghouse
5.0
(1)
"Freezers last forever; my Westinghouse is over 20 years old."
#13
Sterling
5.0
(1)
"Sterling Ultracold freezers don't have a compressor so they're supposed to have a longer lifespan than other brands. I've been happy with mine so far."
#14
Deli
5.0
(1)
"I also always buy a pack of deli turkey and frequently make a turkey sandwich."
#15
Homemade
5.0
(1)
"This soup is delicious and easy to make!"
#16
Sous Vide
5.0
(1)
"Frozen food is safe basically forever, vac sealed it will have very minimal losses of flavor for the first 6 months."
#17
Pork
5.0
(1)
"Carnitas freeze really, really well, pork shoulder is budget friendly, and it might be a nice change from ground beef and shredded chicken."
#18
Aloha
5.0
(1)
"Delicious quick snack."
#19
Chickpea
5.0
(1)
"In the pantry I keep chickpea pasta and canned tomatoes which make a fast pasta dish."
#20
Kashi
5.0
(1)
"Quick and easy yogurt bowl with healthy ingredients."
#21
IKEA
5.0
(1)
"Those IKEA glass containers are amazing! They're super versatile – you can use them in the freezer, microwave, oven, and dishwasher."
#22
FreezerFit
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend taking one of their free classes to learn amazing recipes and save hours a week cooking."
#23
Homemade Meatloaf
5.0
(1)
"In a similar vein: meat loaf."
#24
Keto
5.0
(1)
"I use keto buns or low carb wraps for that."
#25
Seasoned Chicken
5.0
(1)
"Seasoned & baked chicken. If you buy a frozen veg from the supermarket, it'll steam cook when you microwave the chicken."
#26
Insignia
5.0
(1)
"I prefer an upright freezer, so it’s easy to reach and see everything. It can be a fridge too, so it has double purpose for when my milk journey is over."
#27
Carnitas
5.0
(1)
"Make carnitas! It can freeze after cooking and be used for a long time in future for just about any Mexican or Tex-Mex recipe."
#28
Homemade Freezer Meals
5.0
(1)
"I LOVE making freezer meals for myself - I do it to mostly save money!"
#29
Lasagna Rolls
5.0
(1)
"Lasagna Rolls hold up best when frozen."
#30
Beef Fried Rice
5.0
(1)
"Beef fried rice with veggies freezes well in a ziplock bag."
#31
Chili
5.0
(1)
"Chili freezes well in jars."
#32
Black Bean Soup
5.0
(1)
"Black bean soup freezes well in jars."
#33
Butternut Squash Soup
5.0
(1)
"Butternut squash soup freezes well in jars."
#34
Carrot Ginger Soup
5.0
(1)
"Carrot ginger soup is a great option for freezing."
#35
Tempeh
5.0
(1)
"Very healthy and high in protein."
#36
Panasonic
5.0
(1)
"Well worth the investment. Most issues we’ve ever had, a broken handle and worn door seals, never had one outright fail."
#37
Peanut Butter
5.0
(1)
"Great for snacks and adding to meals."
#38
Greek Yogurt
5.0
(1)
"Great base for burrito bowls."
#39
Butcher Box
5.0
(1)
"The method of organizing meat and staples makes food prep easy!"
#40
Air Fryer
5.0
(1)
"Using an air fryer for cooking meats is a game changer!"
#41
Danby
4.0
(1)
"Check some scratch and dent / refurbished stores in your area. You can get some name-brand/expensive freezers for a good price!"
#42
Galanz
4.0
(1)
"Whatever the local Costco stocks lol. If it sucks or breaks down you can return it. Ours happened to be a Galanz."
#43
Bodega
4.0
(1)
"Look at Bodega fridge. I used it when i worked as driver around all sates."
#44
Glass jars
4.0
(1)
"Glass jars are cool if you’re not freezing them; I use them for breakfast smoothies and salads for lunch."
#45
Silicone
4.0
(1)
"Silicone portioning containers are great for freezing food in small portions."
#46
Frozen Chicken
4.0
(1)
"Frozen chicken is a versatile option for quick meals."
#47
Frozen Vegetables
4.0
(1)
"Frozen vegetables are easy to prepare and healthy."
#48
Frozen Burritos
4.0
(1)
"Frozen burritos are a convenient meal option."
#49
Rubbermaid
4.0
(1)
"Switched back to the Rubbermaid plastic 2-cup containers for freezing leftovers—they just work better."
#50
Miele
4.0
(1)
"Miele are great units but very pricey."
#51
Canned Tuna
4.0
(1)
"Perfect for quick salads."
#52
Frozen Spinach
4.0
(1)
"Good addition to breakfast."
#53
Feta Cheese
4.0
(1)
"Adds flavor to Greek salads."
#54
Casserole Dishes
4.0
(1)
"Lasagna, baked ziti, enchiladas, and other casserole type dishes generally freeze well."
#55
Beans
4.0
(1)
"Beans do really well- either in a prefrozen soup or made onsite."
#56
Stew
4.0
(1)
"Given the sheer thermal mass of 12 large servings of frozen stew, it might be faster to cook it there."
#57
Frozen Chicken Nuggets
4.0
(1)
"Great for quick meals on busy days!"
#58
Frozen Pizza
4.0
(1)
"Perfect for those days when I can't cook from scratch!"
#59
OXO
4.0
(1)
"A food mill works great with tomatoes and is useful for making sauce."
#60
Aluminum
3.0
(1)
"Aluminum pans are convenient for larger families, though not great for reusing."
#61
Eppendorf
3.0
(1)
"Not bad."
#62
Pyrex
2.0
(1)
"Tried using Pyrex containers for freezing leftovers, but honestly, they were pricey and didn’t work that great."
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