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Title: Frozen Base Gravys
Post by: uclown2002 on November 13, 2012, 10:28 PM

Is it ok to reheat from frozen in a saucepan without defrosting in a fridge overnight?

Sometimes I forget to take it out the freezer the day before!

Title: Re: Frozen Base Gravys
Post by: curryhell on November 13, 2012, 10:34 PM

It certainly is. I do it all the time, but gently  does it ;)

Title: Re: Frozen Base Gravys
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on November 13, 2012, 10:35 PM

I would recommend adding a little water and oil first, just to avoid the risk of burning the pan.
** Phil.

Title: Re: Frozen Base Gravys
Post by: uclown2002 on November 13, 2012, 10:36 PM

Thanks guys; no need to reblend then?

Title: Re: Frozen Base Gravys
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on November 13, 2012, 11:59 PM

Quote from: uclown2002 on November 13, 2012, 10:36 PM

Thanks guys; no need to reblend then?

When I used to freeze my bases (I no longer do : just keep them in the 'fridge at 4^oC), I never used to re-blend.
** Phil.

Title: Re: Frozen Base Gravys
Post by: Wickerman on November 14, 2012, 01:54 AM

It's what i always do.
Low heat and the occasional stir until it's thoroughly heated and ready to cook with.

Title: Re: Frozen Base Gravys
Post by: Stephen Lindsay on November 14, 2012, 08:41 AM

Quote from: Wickerman on November 14, 2012, 01:54 AM

It's what i always do.
Low heat and the occasional stir until it's thoroughly heated and ready to cook with.

I don't think this is re-blending.

Title: Re: Frozen Base Gravys
Post by: uclown2002 on November 14, 2012, 08:51 AM

Thanks again; I'll try this soon.

Title: Re: Frozen Base Gravys
Post by: h4ppy-chris on November 14, 2012, 11:11 AM

i nuke it for 6 minutes on full then in to the pan.

Title: Re: Frozen Base Gravys
Post by: Wickerman on November 15, 2012, 09:49 AM

I Never re-blend,Stephen;
I just wash and go.
I mean 'Defrost and go!'