Meat grinding ?

growit · 07-25-2013, 07:13 PM

Just bought a meat grinder and was wondering about freezing fresh ground beef. Does freezing it affect the quality of the meat. I want to mainly use it for burgers. Thanks

williamj · 07-25-2013, 07:16 PM

vacuum seal it and you should be fine

Bludawg · 07-25-2013, 07:42 PM

I season the grind meat form my patties and then freeze them. No need to thaw before cooking. By seasoning ahead you can get flavor all through the meat just not on the surface.

Fishawn · 07-25-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

I season the grind meat form my patties and then freeze them. No need to thaw before cooking. By seasoning ahead you can get flavor all through the meat just not on the surface.

That's a great idea, gotta try that

I shoot the ground meat outta my sausage stuffer into the plastic freezer bags, seal with tape & freeze. Try to do large batches, cleaning all that stuff is a PITA.

oifmarine2003 · 07-25-2013, 07:59 PM

Just get this:

and this:

and you will be set. You can freeze in these bags without vacuum sealing.

Fishawn · 07-25-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by oifmarine2003

Just get this:

and this:

and you will be set. You can freeze in these bags without vacuum sealing.

That's what I use also, works great.

growit · 07-26-2013, 09:36 AM

Thermal Mass · 07-26-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

I season the grind meat form my patties and then freeze them. No need to thaw before cooking. By seasoning ahead you can get flavor all through the meat just not on the surface.

^^yep^^

Yes the argument will be made that it will affect flavor, it is a hamburger and if you want to remove any doubt and grind and cook fresh.

IMHO, for hamburgers, grind, season, patty, freeze and grill frozen.

growit · 07-26-2013, 09:58 AM

Thanks guys.

J-Rod · 07-26-2013, 10:29 AM

Personally, I buy it, grind it, shape into patties, season and cook. I try not to freeze anything if I don't have to. Fresh is always best! That's the beauty of having a grinder handy, grind as you need it.

Outnumbered · 07-26-2013, 10:36 AM

What's that second thingy? I get the bags.

ssv3 · 07-26-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Rod

Personally, I buy it, grind it, shape into patties, season and cook. I try not to freeze anything if I don't have to. Fresh is always best! That's the beauty of having a grinder handy, grind as you need it.

I'm right there with you. Exactly what I wanted to post.

Thermal Mass · 07-26-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Rod

Personally, I buy it, grind it, shape into patties, season and cook. I try not to freeze anything if I don't have to. Fresh is always best! That's the beauty of having a grinder handy, grind as you need it.

It is a beauty when I find chuck roasts for $2.59/lb and can run a bunch at once, like 10# or more.
Otherwise, agreed.

Fishawn · 07-26-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Outnumbered

What's that second thingy? I get the bags.

Tape dispenser. Run your bag through it & it tapes it closed & cuts off the tape.

07-25-2013, 07:13 PM	#1
growit Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-06-11 Location: raleigh nc	Meat grinding ? Just bought a meat grinder and was wondering about freezing fresh ground beef. Does freezing it affect the quality of the meat. I want to mainly use it for burgers. Thanks

07-25-2013, 07:42 PM	#3
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	I season the grind meat form my patties and then freeze them. No need to thaw before cooking. By seasoning ahead you can get flavor all through the meat just not on the surface. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

07-25-2013, 07:59 PM	#5
oifmarine2003 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Cedarburg, WI	Just get this: and this: and you will be set. You can freeze in these bags without vacuum sealing. __________________ Chris- Midwest BBQ Outreach

07-26-2013, 09:36 AM	#7
growit Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-06-11 Location: raleigh nc	bump

07-26-2013, 10:29 AM	#10
J-Rod is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Irish Hills, MI	Personally, I buy it, grind it, shape into patties, season and cook. I try not to freeze anything if I don't have to. Fresh is always best! That's the beauty of having a grinder handy, grind as you need it. __________________ Okie Joe offset, UDS, Akorn, Weber Kettles, I'm JD.

07-25-2013, 07:16 PM	#2
williamj Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-02-13 Location: Hendersonville, TN	vacuum seal it and you should be fine

07-26-2013, 09:58 AM	#9
growit Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-06-11 Location: raleigh nc	Thanks guys.

07-26-2013, 10:36 AM	#11
Outnumbered is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-18-11 Location: Smithville, Missouri, United States	What's that second thingy? I get the bags. __________________ Greg Vincent When I die, my goal is to have a visible smoke ring when the coroner cuts me open for the autopsy.