Cooking Bags

“I want to know if there are bags out there that I can get to rehydrate meals in without melting the plastic. I have one meal that is difficult to clean up after and I thought this might be a good solution.

Any ideas?”

“I use my foodsaver bags for just that very purpose.”

“I've used both regular and freezer ziploc bags. Neither melted when boiling water was poured into them. I prefer to use the freezer bags though, just in case.”

“I save the bags from the Enertia meals for that :-)”

“Yeah, freezer bags. I have also started bringing one foil pouch from a freeze-dried meal I ate before, just to have a somewhat-insulated place for the meal to sit while it "cooks." Also, the ziplocs from the Enertia meals seem even sturdier, so I imagine those might be even better.”

“I don't like the Enertia ziplocs. They're sturdy, but the damn mouth is too narrow.

Maybe this is where the perfect spoon comes in...”

“You might also try adding the food to the water in your pot, if you don't mind doing the dishes.”

“Hey genius - I started the thread by saying I wanted to eliminate a messy clean-up - that's why I'm asking about a melt-free, toxin free plastic bag.

Duh!”

“I don't like the Enertia ziplocs. They're sturdy, but the damn mouth is too narrow.

bitpusher
10:56:03 AM
07/11/03

bit, with your big mouth it shouldn't be a problem just to turn it up and pour it in ;)”

“sturdy yes..but slightly on the small side..most of the enertia ones have pouch cooking instructions”

“I second the Enertia bags.”

“what about those bags you can use in the oven?”

“Ewk, I tried that, but I burned my tongue!


Do you think I can sue?”

“It might be worth a shot. I can't remember if there is a disclaimer on the bag or not.”

“I'm rich! I'm rich!”

“There's a new kind of plastic bags from Hefty. Just throw them on the fire and they disappear away from the food in a black smoke plum. Then no bag after dinner.”

“Twinks - I posted the very ame question earlier in the bping year. There are many options you have. Buddha used to work for a packaging company sometime ago and they sell the type of bags the Enerita uses, however, you would have to buy in quanity. Not a good option unless you have some peeps that would want to go in on it. I too was worried about the plasitic melting, plastic taste, or having some of the plastic "wear off" in the meal during "cooking in the bag". I believe it was biz who was one of many that chimed in to say that they were more than safe. I have been "cooking" meals in the Ziplock freezer bags ever since. Best move I could make, as far as the boil method of cooking goes. I like the zip on top, I feel more confortable with that type of bag. It takes a while to get the timing down when making your own meals. I have an insulated pouch that I use to help cook thing meals I make at home. Eating out of a plastic bag may not be the sexiest thing around, but it sure beat doing dishes (just try not to burn the plastic in the fire, K?)”

“"Hey genius - I started the thread by saying I wanted to eliminate a messy clean-up - that's why I'm asking about a melt-free, toxin free plastic bag.

Duh!"
Twinkle Toes
10:59:14 AM
07/11/03

Sorry about that, I underestimated your laziness. It won't happen again.”

“I have been using ziplock freezer bags with no problems.

Walkindude is the dean to "bag meals" and after watching him, I haven't had anything but boiling water in my cookpot in over a year.”

“Foodsaver bags are made to boil stuff in, so they're a good bet.”

“Somenody on another list, who uses the ziploc bags and apparently had problems pouring in the water, said that they had cut the bottom off an Enertia bag, saved it, and used it as a stand for regular bags. Kinda clever.

Myself, I don't like eating out of a baggie.”

“I am not lazy. I am simply the Princess of the Poots.”

“For b'fast, just pour boiling water into the instant Quaker oatmeal pouches. Tear the top back far enough to make a tab to kinda hold onto. Pour water in. Stir. Voila! Breakfast and no dirty pots!!”

“I always have a few paper coffee cups. They're designed to handle hot water, stand up, can be burnt. They can be problematic to keep from getting crushed but I carry a tall can that a bottle of booze came in, they slide in there nicely.”

“Are we just talking about meals that you add boiling water, let sit and then eat? What about meals that need to cook for awhile? Can't do those in a bag can you?”

“I make eggs in a bag, just crack 2-3 eggs into a bag add some milk any other spices or cheese, seal the bag and drop it in boiling water for about 4-5 minutes. Voila eggs in a bag. Would probably work with powddered eggs too.”

“IJ - I think you can if you use a cozy - pour the boiling water in the bag, ziplock it and put the bag in a cozy for however long it is supposed to cook. If you don't have a cozy you can also double bag the meal and then use your sleeping bag to act as a cozy - double bag insure against leaks.”

“I use ziplocks, and echo Chili's thoughts...I know that snownymph does the same thing, then she turns them inside out and licks them clean, then folds them up and takes them home to steralize and reuse. Thge reason she licks them clean is so that the days of bag usage and the residue in them don't add extra weight for the long haul. She is wise and I would follow her lead, and have started licking my own too. but, if you allow me to hike with you, I'd be glad to lick your bag...LOL. slurp slurp.”