Use a large metal or plastic bowl
Place a smaller bowl inside it
Fill the gap between the bowls with ice and rock salt
Pour the ice cream mixture into the smaller bowl
Stir the mixture continuously with a spoon or whisk
Keep adding ice and salt as needed
Continue stirring until the mixture thickens
Cover the bowl and freeze for a few hours if needed
Use a hand mixer or blender for a smoother texture
Shake the mixture in a sealed container for a quick homemade method
Use a zip-top bag method with ice and salt for small batches
Freeze the mixture in a shallow pan and stir every 30 minutes
Use a stand mixer with a frozen bowl if available
Keep the mixture cold throughout the process
Serve immediately after reaching the desired consistency