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Old 10-08-2009, 10:23 AM   #1
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When you trim meat before a contest (chicken in this case) how do you re-package it so the meat inspector will know you haven't done anything else other than trim it? I was considering vacuume sealing it with the original packaging label inside and visible, but is that enough?
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Old 10-08-2009, 10:25 AM   #2
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When you trim meat before a contest (chicken in this case) how do you re-package it so the meat inspector will know you haven't done anything else other than trim it? I was considering vacuume sealing it with the original packaging label inside and visible, but is that enough?
That is how I do it and haven't had a problem yet in KCBS or FBA
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Old 10-08-2009, 10:33 AM   #3
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When you trim meat before a contest (chicken in this case) how do you re-package it so the meat inspector will know you haven't done anything else other than trim it? I was considering vacuume sealing it with the original packaging label inside and visible, but is that enough?

All my trimmed meat goes in to clear garbage bags, and gets twist-tied. For chicken, it goes in a foil pan first, then in to the garbage bag.
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Old 10-08-2009, 10:34 AM   #4
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Just put it in a plastic bag on ice. Should be enough.
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Old 10-08-2009, 10:37 AM   #5
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We put pretrimmed meat in a vacuum-sealed bag, and keep them under ice. As long as whatever bag you put it in is clear, it's easily seen that the meat isn't marinated or preseasoned.
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Old 10-08-2009, 10:38 AM   #6
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I just trimmed last night. Went into a vacuumed packed Food Saver bag (no labels), then into the fridge. Keep under ice when travelling. Never had a single method with this method with inspections. There are no label requirements. A good inspector knows fresh chicken when he sees it!
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Old 10-08-2009, 10:54 AM   #7
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I just use zip lock freezer bags and put on ice. Have never had a problem
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Old 10-08-2009, 11:37 AM   #8
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Thanks! I appreciate all the feedback! I think I will pack them in my zip-locks so that I can just open them and add marinade after they are inspected!
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Old 10-08-2009, 11:37 AM   #9
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I just use zip lock freezer bags and put on ice. Have never had a problem
Same here. If I remember to put the label from the original packaging on it, I will.....but not always.
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Mine goes into a Cambro half pan with a lid. Then into fridge/cooler.
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I offer the inspector a bite to show they haven't been seasoned. :)
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What do guys trim your chicken for?
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What do guys trim your chicken for?
I just choke mine...
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Shape, fat, skin, bone...

Much easier done at home next to the sink...
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Old 10-08-2009, 10:59 PM   #15
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I sit by and drink while DaleP does all the work. It's real easy that way. But we vaccum seal ours.
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