Frozen meat, negative effects? - Page 2

Muscrat · 03-21-2013, 08:17 PM

I was wondering the same thing about ribs?

Thanks

HankB · 03-21-2013, 08:27 PM

I've frozen and later thawed/smoked spare ribs with no apparent loss in quality. Never froze any butts though but I wouldn't hesitate.

A couple years ago a local grocer had whole beef tenderloins for $4.99.lb. I bought one, sliced out the middle sections - think filet mignon - and roasted the other parts on the grill. They were fantastic! I went back and got another and stuck it in the freezer. When I thawed it and treated it the same way, it was a little tough. I don't know if I got a tougher piece of meat or if freezing toughened it. I think that for something like pork that gets cooked thoroughly, freezing is not a problem. I don't know if the same is true of something like beef that is often cooked rare.

RevZiLLa · 03-21-2013, 11:53 PM

I could be wrong, but I believe that virtually all pork sold in the USA is deep frozen in order to kill trichinosis

Reading at the CDC leaves me still unsure
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/trichin...info/faqs.html

HankB · 03-22-2013, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevZiLLa

I could be wrong, but I believe that virtually all pork sold in the USA is deep frozen in order to kill trichinosis

Reading at the CDC leaves me still unsure
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/trichin...info/faqs.html

I saw nothing that would hint that processed pork is routinely frozen - only that freezing can reduce the risk of trichinosis.

cowgirl · 03-22-2013, 11:39 AM

Not sure about store bought meat but my home grown stays in the freezer until next butchering time with no problems.

03-21-2013, 08:17 PM	#16
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03-21-2013, 08:27 PM	#17
HankB is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've frozen and later thawed/smoked spare ribs with no apparent loss in quality. Never froze any butts though but I wouldn't hesitate. A couple years ago a local grocer had whole beef tenderloins for $4.99.lb. I bought one, sliced out the middle sections - think filet mignon - and roasted the other parts on the grill. They were fantastic! I went back and got another and stuck it in the freezer. When I thawed it and treated it the same way, it was a little tough. I don't know if I got a tougher piece of meat or if freezing toughened it. I think that for something like pork that gets cooked thoroughly, freezing is not a problem. I don't know if the same is true of something like beef that is often cooked rare. __________________ Weber Crazy

03-21-2013, 11:53 PM	#18
RevZiLLa is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-02-07 Location: Richmond, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I could be wrong, but I believe that virtually all pork sold in the USA is deep frozen in order to kill trichinosis Reading at the CDC leaves me still unsure http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/trichin...info/faqs.html __________________ www.BowlingBallExchange.com on Facebook Brinkman water smokers (elec and charcoal) Weber kettle grill Uniflame Gold Stainless 5 burner propane grill / rotisserie BBQ Grillware upright propane water smoker

03-22-2013, 11:39 AM	#20
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not sure about store bought meat but my home grown stays in the freezer until next butchering time with no problems. __________________ jeanie sittin' by the campfire with my Brethren friends. Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/