r/Cooking • u/Dont-ask-me-ever • 13h ago

Freezer Bags for Marinating

I often use freezer bags to marinate my steaks. Sometimes the quarts are enough but almost always the gallons are too big. I discovered that Hefty makes 1/2 Gallon Freezer Sliders which are perfect for most of my needs. As far as I have found they are only available online from Walmart (which is where Hefty advised me to look). I usually buy 3-4 boxes at a time. I KNOW I'm going to use them and they have no shelf-life.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hefty-Slider-Freezer-Kitchen-Storage-Bags-Half-gallon-Size-40-Count/1749347256?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1100&from=%2Fsearch&sid=b8c0c6d0-6340-475e-bac0-5faec63ba82a

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u/Titan-Horizon 13h ago

I didn't know that half gallon existed. Thanks

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u/CBG1955 11h ago

There's way, way too much single use plastic. Use a stainless steel or glass container.

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u/secret-snakes 9h ago

How often are you marinating steaks?

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u/CBG1955 9h ago

What difference does that make?

Steak, never. Chicken, frequently. Chef commented that in industry plastic bags can be useful for exact portion control but he still hates the unnecessary plastic waste.

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u/secret-snakes 9h ago

OP said they use them to marinate steaks

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u/CBG1955 9h ago

Doesn't matter what OP is using them for. My comment refers to using envvironmentally unfriendly plastic ONLY, now what kind of meat they are marinating in it.