Utahns love ice cream, and we have no shortage of great ice cream parlors all over the state. Whether you’re craving a thick shake or a banana split, there’s probably a place in your neighborhood, but there’s one ice cream shop in the Beehive State that’s different from all the rest. Check out Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream:
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream got its start in 2004 when Jerry and Naomi Hancock opened their first ice cream shop in Orem. Since then, the store has grown from that one shop to more than 50 locations across the country.
Nate Somsen/Google You’ll find Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream shops in Ogden, Layton, Murray, Sandy, Lehi, Provo, Cedar City, and St. George.
Jerry, a chemistry major, came up with a new way to make ice cream using liquid nitrogen. He patented his technique in 2005, and the Hancocks started franchising the ice cream shops in 2008.
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When you walk into a Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream shop, you’ll immediately notice a big silver tank. This ice cream shop doesn’t have any freezers. Instead, it has liquid nitrogen to create ice cream right in front of your eyes.
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Here’s how it works: You start by choosing which size you’d like. Then, choose an ice cream “sensation” from the menu, or make up your own from dozens of flavors and mix-ins.
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Choose good, old-fashioned cream, or a custard base. The shop also has sugar-free, vegan, and yogurt bases to create whatever kind of ice cream you prefer.
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They mix up the milk and flavorings, then hit it with a blast of liquid nitrogen at -321 degrees Fahrenheit to freeze it.
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Stir in some fun mix-ins like chocolate chips, marshmallows, candies, cookies, fruit, or more, and you’ve got a unique creation.
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Ice cream made with liquid nitrogen doesn’t contain any ice crystals, so it’s richer and creamier than traditional ice cream. And because it’s made right in front of you, it couldn’t be more fresh.
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With endless combinations of dairy, flavors, and mix-ins, you’ll want to visit over and over again.
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See all of Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream’s locations on its website, and make sure to follow its Facebook page to see what’s new.
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You’ll find Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream shops in Ogden, Layton, Murray, Sandy, Lehi, Provo, Cedar City, and St. George.
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Looking for more great ice cream in Utah? Here’s a family-owned creamery that makes its ice cream the old-fashioned way.
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