Freezer Bag came open.

Wornslick · 12-03-2014, 09:34 PM

Went out to the freezer in the garage to get some ribs out and noticed the freezer bag with 1/2 a pork loin in it had came open. I have no idea how long it has been open but the meat on the open end was whiter and drier looking, I am thinking I should toss it but thought I would check with the Brethren. Thanks,

toymaster · 12-03-2014, 11:09 PM

Freezer burn. It's still safe to eat but it will be dry and the texture will suffer as well. Sounds like stew!

Bacon Weakling · 12-07-2014, 04:02 AM

You can trim that end off, use the rest.

qman · 12-07-2014, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bacon Weakling

You can trim that end off, use the rest.

This, for sure. The freezer burn is just where the meat has been dehydrated. Trim it off. The rest of the meat will suffer no flavor loss.

Wornslick · 12-07-2014, 01:24 PM

Thanks, I resealed it and will trim off the burned in before I smoke it.

dadsr4 · 12-07-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wornslick

Thanks, I resealed it and will trim off the burned in before I smoke it.

I've used freezer burned trimmings in chili and stews, never tastes a difference.

12-03-2014, 09:34 PM	#1
Wornslick is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-24-06 Location: Hannibal Missouri	Freezer Bag came open. Went out to the freezer in the garage to get some ribs out and noticed the freezer bag with 1/2 a pork loin in it had came open. I have no idea how long it has been open but the meat on the open end was whiter and drier looking, I am thinking I should toss it but thought I would check with the Brethren. Thanks, __________________ Wornslick Baby Stumps Blue Weber, with a table " The sunshine bores the daylights out of me "

12-03-2014, 11:09 PM	#2
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12-07-2014, 01:24 PM	#5
Wornslick is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-24-06 Location: Hannibal Missouri	Thanks, I resealed it and will trim off the burned in before I smoke it. __________________ Wornslick Baby Stumps Blue Weber, with a table " The sunshine bores the daylights out of me "

12-07-2014, 04:02 AM	#3
Bacon Weakling Found some matches. Join Date: 11-23-14 Location: Northern VA	You can trim that end off, use the rest.