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C**R
Pans are smaller than described
Description is deceptive. It says 8"x6" but that is the size of the rim. The base of the pan is 6"x4". I will use these for single serving entrees but I won't be buying them again.
S**L
Useful size - good for freezer prep - probably single use
I get the 80-pack when available, as that is a good price, and use the pans predominately for preparing meals for the freezer. This is always useful and economical of course, but has been especially handy during the pandemic, as it allows me to prepare a large batch of food when the ingredients are available/well-priced, and then make use of them when things are more difficult to come by (or just when I don't feel like scratch cooking).I have also found them useful when barbequing, to hold sauce, wood chips for smoking, or to cook sides such as beans on the grill.You can easily fit quite a large entree (more than adequate for one, or sufficient for two if accompanied by sides) . Things that I have made that work well tend to be the kind of things that easily survive freezing and reheating (contain little water, and have a fair amount of fat) and which can go directly from the freezer to the oven and be ready relatively quickly, typically around 45 minutes at 400 degrees. This has included buttermilk fried chicken, jamaican BBQ, penne pasta with cheese and sausage, stuffed pork chops with cranberry dressing, chicken enchiladas, and shepherd's pie, for example). Everything has survived the freezer well and heated up without issue. Don't forget to remove the lid before placing in the oven.In most cases, I have simply crimped on the lids and stored them in the freezer - if the item is one that might be more subject to freezer burn, I will place it inside a one gallon freezer bag (Ziploc), which fits perfectly. I try to use things up within about three months, although it seems to me that these would store well for even longer.If one were fastidious, these could be cleaned and re-used, and I have done that for some items come out particularly easily. I confess that most often though I just rinse out the container and put it in the recycling.
N**R
Corners are impossible to fold down
These are just what I was looking for...perfect size for me and a good price. My issue is that when you're folding over the edges to have the top fit snugly, the corners are virtually impossible to fold. I tired with my thumbs, then I put a towel between the corner and my thumb, then I resorted to using the side of a knife and NOTHING WORKED! So, I've got a bunch of these in the freezer with all four corners poking up. Not sure how well that's protecting the food inside........
D**D
Small but very good
These trays are smaller than I expected but they got the job done!I ordered these for Thanksgiving to safely share the meal with family. I was expecting them to be the size of dishes that I had received from take out restaurants but they were a little smaller. I should have brought out the ruler but in the end the smaller size turned out to better.The lids are great to keep the food safe and allow stacking the dishes. You can also write a nice note on each tray.They were easy to throw in the oven or toaster oven to reheat. They may fold a little if you hold them from the side with heavy contents but that happens with every tray.In hindsight, it was actually better that the trays were smaller. The smaller size makes them easier to pack in a bag and store in the fridge. We could keep food separated with multiple trays so juices don't leak into each dish until you want it. It also made it feel like there was more food when the trays filled up.
E**T
Perfect Size for Single Meals
Perfect size for single serving portions. Much more cost effective to put together my own meals over the meal deliver services. I can cater to my own taste better too. Great for leftovers too. Putting the lids on securely is a breeze if you have the right tool. I just use pliers instead of my fingers to mash the corners nice and tight. My preference is needle nose pliers turned sideways but any will do. I write on lid contents and date packed. Then it's freezer ready. Perfect!
B**A
A Perfect Match
I use recyclable aluminum trays to feed the feral cats at a local park. We mostly get them free when we buy things like rotisserie chicken quarters or ribs and they are sturdy enough to use several times. I don’t remember what we used to buy in this smaller size and when I was down to my last one, I went on Amazon to see if I could buy something similar. The size details given allowed me to compare these with the old one and they matched. These are more sturdy than the average supermarket aluminum tray and I imagine I will use each one at least a dozen times. When they get too battered, I still feel good putting them in with my recyclables.
J**N
Lower quality than expected
The quality of this product was a lot worse than I expected. The aluminum was pretty thin and I poked my skin multiple times on the rim and cut my skin. When putting hot food in the pans, you couldn’t touch the pans with your hands because it would get extremely hot. I think it would be fine for cold food, but I expected better quality for the price.
J**Y
Very disappointing
For my intended use —baking small containers of lasagna for some recuperating friends— the best thing was the lid. The container itself is too flimsy. My heavy duty foil is heavier. Two had holes in them. I will use the homeless ones for dry items. Would not buy again.
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