Replacing large Tupperware

[Anonymous]

If you’re trying to eliminate plastics from the kitchen, what have you replaced your large 7 cup Tupperware with. Glass containers that size are too heavy.
We often use this size for stews, chilis, etc as leftovers. So they are also hot when filled which I know is doubly bad when using plastic. Thanks for any ideas

[Anonymous]

7 cup glass to heavy??
https://www.oxo.com/shop/kitchenware/food-containers/7-cup-snap-glass-round-container.html

Or Just put into several smaller glass containers.

[Anonymous]

PBA-free plasticware.

[Anonymous]

I use large clasp-top glass jars and don't find them too heavy. It helped a lot when I rearranged some of the fridge shelves to make more vertical space. My main problem was easing the taller jars onto a shelf that was juuuust tall enough.

I've also split large batches into 2-3 less-large jars, which is safer from a contamination standpoint than opening the same jar repeatedly and dipping into it. Also easier to maneuver around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:7 cup glass to heavy??
https://www.oxo.com/shop/kitchenware/food-containers/7-cup-snap-glass-round-container.html

Or Just put into several smaller glass containers.

+1
These have worked well for us. We bought a set from Costco.

[Anonymous]

We replaced with a set of "Pyrex Ultimate", which has lids made of silicone and glass, and has no plastic.

Sometimes this shows up at Costco or online at pyrex.com. Usually available online from Williams-Sonoma.

[Anonymous]

I scoured thrift stores for the old Pyrex casserole dishes with lids, and bought a bunch of silicone containers from Aldi.
IKEA has good options, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I scoured thrift stores for the old Pyrex casserole dishes with lids, and bought a bunch of silicone containers from Aldi.
IKEA has good options, too.

This. PYREX not Pyrex also.

[Anonymous]

These 11-c pyrex containers are great: https://www.target.com/p/pyrex-11-cup-food-storage-container-cadet-blue/-/A-16678998#lnk=sametab

I remove the lid if microwaving. You can buy replacement lids and the glass lasts forever and stacks well. In my experience, all the glass containers with snap-on lids end up chipping and leaving shards of glass in your food.

[Anonymous]

Really like the PYREX nesting bowls with lids. These are my go to storage containers now. Also LOVE the caraway storage containers, but they are pricey.

[Anonymous]

Question-- I often see things about storing frozen items in mason jars, but isn't that asking for trouble? Sure, if you have enough freezer space with racks, shelves that helps but glass is especially prone to break when very cold and with sudden temperature changes.

line containers with foil if you are freezing, otherwise glass containers no bigger than you can handle easily?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Question-- I often see things about storing frozen items in mason jars, but isn't that asking for trouble? Sure, if you have enough freezer space with racks, shelves that helps but glass is especially prone to break when very cold and with sudden temperature changes.

line containers with foil if you are freezing, otherwise glass containers no bigger than you can handle easily?

They sell freezer safe mason jars. Never had one break

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Question-- I often see things about storing frozen items in mason jars, but isn't that asking for trouble? Sure, if you have enough freezer space with racks, shelves that helps but glass is especially prone to break when very cold and with sudden temperature changes.

line containers with foil if you are freezing, otherwise glass containers no bigger than you can handle easily?

Don't put them in freezer when hot. Don't put them in hot water when cold.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Question-- I often see things about storing frozen items in mason jars, but isn't that asking for trouble? Sure, if you have enough freezer space with racks, shelves that helps but glass is especially prone to break when very cold and with sudden temperature changes.

line containers with foil if you are freezing, otherwise glass containers no bigger than you can handle easily?

I have had some break. Now I use silicone containers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question-- I often see things about storing frozen items in mason jars, but isn't that asking for trouble? Sure, if you have enough freezer space with racks, shelves that helps but glass is especially prone to break when very cold and with sudden temperature changes.

line containers with foil if you are freezing, otherwise glass containers no bigger than you can handle easily?

I have had some break. Now I use silicone containers.

Can you link them?