Shoutout to using leftover veggie scraps for broth instead of tossing them

I used to just throw carrot peels, onion ends, and celery tops straight into the trash without thinking twice. About 6 months ago my neighbor told me she keeps a bag in her freezer for broth, and I figured I'd give it a shot. Now I save up scraps for a week or two, boil them with some salt and pepper, and strain it into jars. I make maybe 4 quarts of broth a month that would have cost me around $8 total at the store. Has anyone else switched to making broth this way or am I behind the curve?

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brian_ramirez8d ago

Freezer bag method works perfectly for me too.

jessicac288d ago

Man, I used to be all about using wax paper or foil, thought freezer bags were a waste. But I tried it one time on a whim and honestly, it changed my whole approach. Now I just toss everything in a freezer bag, push the air out, and seal it up tight. Stuff stays fresh way longer, no freezer burn like I used to get with other methods. It’s simple and works better than I ever gave it credit for.