As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra uncooked/raw long
grain wild rice that needs long-term storage. Usually, I save what I
have on hand in a small Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored
in a cupboard. Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice in
the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts & pecans? If freezing
uncooked wild rice is not a good idea, why's that?

Sky

P.S. Yes, I did google but the hits given weren't very helpful =8/

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On Mar 13, 2:06*pm, Sky > wrote:
> As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra uncooked/raw long
> grain wild rice that needs long-term storage. *Usually, I save what I
> have on hand in a small Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored
> in a cupboard. *Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice in
> the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts & pecans? *If freezing
> uncooked wild rice is not a good idea, why's that?
>
> Sky
>
> P.S. *Yes, I did google but the hits given weren't very helpful =8/
>
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How long do you plan to store it? If it's not more than a few months
it should be fine in the pantry. You can freeze it but it keeps just
fine stored in an airtight container.

ImStillMags wrote:
>
> On Mar 13, 2:06 pm, Sky > wrote:
> > As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra uncooked/raw long
> > grain wild rice that needs long-term storage. Usually, I save what I
> > have on hand in a small Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored
> > in a cupboard. Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice in
> > the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts & pecans? If freezing
> > uncooked wild rice is not a good idea, why's that?
>
> How long do you plan to store it? If it's not more than a few months
> it should be fine in the pantry. You can freeze it but it keeps just
> fine stored in an airtight container.

Thanks No telling how long it'll get stored, but it'll be a good six
months or a lot longer!

Sky

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In article >,
Sky > wrote:

> As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra uncooked/raw long
> grain wild rice that needs long-term storage. Usually, I save what I
> have on hand in a small Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored
> in a cupboard. Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice in
> the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts & pecans? If freezing
> uncooked wild rice is not a good idea, why's that?
>
> Sky
>
> P.S. Yes, I did google but the hits given weren't very helpful =8/

I keep mine in the plastic bag it is in when I buy it and I keep the
bag/s in an airtight container (glass or Lock 'n' Lock) in my dry
storage cupboard in the kitchen.

The guy I buy it from says it'll keep forever like that.

If I'm going to freeze it, I cook it first and bag in 2-cup portions.


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Melba's wrote on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:35:07 -0600:

>> As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra
>> uncooked/raw long grain wild rice that needs long-term
>> storage. Usually, I save what I have on hand in a small
>> Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored in a
>> cupboard. Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice
>> in the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts &
>> pecans? If freezing uncooked wild rice is not a good idea,
>> why's that?
>>
>> Sky
>>
>> P.S. Yes, I did google but the hits given weren't very
>> helpful =8/

> I keep mine in the plastic bag it is in when I buy it and I
> keep the bag/s in an airtight container (glass or Lock 'n'
> Lock) in my dry storage cupboard in the kitchen.

> The guy I buy it from says it'll keep forever like that.

> If I'm going to freeze it, I cook it first and bag in 2-cup
> portions.

I keep wild rice in a plastic screw top jar at room temperature and,
like you say, it seems to keep for ever.



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James Silverton wrote:
>
> Melba's wrote on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:35:07 -0600:
>
> >> As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra
> >> uncooked/raw long grain wild rice that needs long-term
> >> storage. Usually, I save what I have on hand in a small
> >> Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored in a
> >> cupboard. Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice
> >> in the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts &
> >> pecans? If freezing uncooked wild rice is not a good idea,
> >> why's that?
>
> > I keep mine in the plastic bag it is in when I buy it and I
> > keep the bag/s in an airtight container (glass or Lock 'n'
> > Lock) in my dry storage cupboard in the kitchen.
>
> > The guy I buy it from says it'll keep forever like that.
>
> > If I'm going to freeze it, I cook it first and bag in 2-cup
> > portions.
>
> I keep wild rice in a plastic screw top jar at room temperature and,
> like you say, it seems to keep for ever.

One can never have too many plastic screw top containers Thanks.

Sky

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Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> In article >,
> Sky > wrote:
>
> > As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra uncooked/raw long
> > grain wild rice that needs long-term storage. Usually, I save what I
> > have on hand in a small Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored
> > in a cupboard. Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice in
> > the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts & pecans? If freezing
> > uncooked wild rice is not a good idea, why's that?
> >
> > Sky
> >
> > P.S. Yes, I did google but the hits given weren't very helpful =8/
>
> I keep mine in the plastic bag it is in when I buy it and I keep the
> bag/s in an airtight container (glass or Lock 'n' Lock) in my dry
> storage cupboard in the kitchen.
>
> The guy I buy it from says it'll keep forever like that.
>
> If I'm going to freeze it, I cook it first and bag in 2-cup portions.

Good to know. Thanks I'll keep cooked wild rice in the freezer, but
I didn't know if that was a good way to store it uncooked.

Sky

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"Sky" > wrote in message
...
> As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra uncooked/raw long
> grain wild rice that needs long-term storage. Usually, I save what I
> have on hand in a small Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored
> in a cupboard. Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice in
> the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts & pecans? If freezing
> uncooked wild rice is not a good idea, why's that?
>
> Sky
>
>

No problem just storing it in the pantry. If it makes you feel better, put
it in a zip-lock bag or in a rubbermaid storage container. It won't go bad.

Jill

In article >,
"Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:

> Sky > :
> in rec.food.cooking
>
> > As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra uncooked/raw long
> > grain wild rice that needs long-term storage. Usually, I save what I
> > have on hand in a small Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored
> > in a cupboard. Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice in
> > the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts & pecans? If freezing
> > uncooked wild rice is not a good idea, why's that?
> >
> > Sky
> >
> > P.S. Yes, I did google but the hits given weren't very helpful =8/
>
> I keep it in a ziploc bag and then put it in an airtight container. I have
> frozen it before (properly wrapped of course) and it froze well. No
> problems with freezing the uncooked rice.
>
> Michael

I've also frozen all types of rice, and beans too. Works a treat! :-)
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Omelet wrote:
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> In article >,
> "Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:
>
> > Sky > :
> > in rec.food.cooking
> >
> > > As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra uncooked/raw long
> > > grain wild rice that needs long-term storage. Usually, I save what I
> > > have on hand in a small Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored
> > > in a cupboard. Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice in
> > > the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts & pecans? If freezing
> > > uncooked wild rice is not a good idea, why's that?
> >
> > I keep it in a ziploc bag and then put it in an airtight container. I have
> > frozen it before (properly wrapped of course) and it froze well. No
> > problems with freezing the uncooked rice.
>
> I've also frozen all types of rice, and beans too. Works a treat! :-)

Thanks, Michael & Om. That's what I figured It's good to be sure
and get confirmation, though!

Sky

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In article >,
Sky > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> >
> > In article >,
> > "Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:
> >
> > > Sky >
> > > :
> > > in rec.food.cooking
> > >
> > > > As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra uncooked/raw long
> > > > grain wild rice that needs long-term storage. Usually, I save what I
> > > > have on hand in a small Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored
> > > > in a cupboard. Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice in
> > > > the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts & pecans? If
> > > > freezing
> > > > uncooked wild rice is not a good idea, why's that?
> > >
> > > I keep it in a ziploc bag and then put it in an airtight container. I
> > > have
> > > frozen it before (properly wrapped of course) and it froze well. No
> > > problems with freezing the uncooked rice.
> >
> > I've also frozen all types of rice, and beans too. Works a treat! :-)
>
> Thanks, Michael & Om. That's what I figured It's good to be sure
> and get confirmation, though!
>
> Sky

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> In article >,
> "Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:
>
>> Sky >
>> :
>> in rec.food.cooking
>>
>> > As the topic line says ..... I have a bit of extra uncooked/raw long
>> > grain wild rice that needs long-term storage. Usually, I save what I
>> > have on hand in a small Ziploc hard-plastic, twist-top container stored
>> > in a cupboard. Do y'all think I should save the surplus wild rice in
>> > the freezer as I would nuts like almonds, walnuts & pecans? If
>> > freezing
>> > uncooked wild rice is not a good idea, why's that?
>> >
>> > Sky
>> >
>> > P.S. Yes, I did google but the hits given weren't very helpful =8/
>>
>> I keep it in a ziploc bag and then put it in an airtight container. I
>> have
>> frozen it before (properly wrapped of course) and it froze well. No
>> problems with freezing the uncooked rice.
>>
>> Michael
>
> I've also frozen all types of rice, and beans too. Works a treat! :-)
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I don't understand the reason for freezing uncooked rice, beans, etc.
Unless you have a problem with bugs, what is the point?

Jill

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"jmcquown" > wrote:

> I don't understand the reason for freezing uncooked rice, beans, etc.
> Unless you have a problem with bugs, what is the point?
>
> Jill

Not all of us go thru dry goods that quickly. Some of my rice is at
least 3 years old. Some of the beans, well, I've no idea how old they
are. Maybe 8 years or so?

It preserves them longer and, yes, prevents weevils.
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> In article >,
> "jmcquown" > wrote:
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>> I don't understand the reason for freezing uncooked rice, beans, etc.
>> Unless you have a problem with bugs, what is the point?
>>
>> Jill
>
> Not all of us go thru dry goods that quickly. Some of my rice is at
> least 3 years old. Some of the beans, well, I've no idea how old they
> are. Maybe 8 years or so?
>
> It preserves them longer and, yes, prevents weevils.
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>

I don't go through any dry goods "that quickly". Beans and rice, they're
dry but not oily so I don't freeze them. No weevils here unless it's flour
or cornmeal; those I do freeze.

Jill

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"jmcquown" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
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> > In article >,
> > "jmcquown" > wrote:
> >
> >> I don't understand the reason for freezing uncooked rice, beans, etc.
> >> Unless you have a problem with bugs, what is the point?
> >>
> >> Jill
> >
> > Not all of us go thru dry goods that quickly. Some of my rice is at
> > least 3 years old. Some of the beans, well, I've no idea how old they
> > are. Maybe 8 years or so?
> >
> > It preserves them longer and, yes, prevents weevils.
> > --
> > Peace! Om
> >
>
> I don't go through any dry goods "that quickly". Beans and rice, they're
> dry but not oily so I don't freeze them. No weevils here unless it's flour
> or cornmeal; those I do freeze.
>
> Jill

Weevils are a real consideration here. Unfortunately...
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