Freezing Meat first? Is it really necessary to freeze meat first (before vacuuming) such as New York, Porterhouse, Rib Eye steaks? What about Hamburger Patties or Boneless Chicken Breast? Thanks for any input!! Freezing Meat first? Is it really necessary to freeze meat first (before vacuuming) such as New York, Porterhouse, Rib Eye steaks? What about Hamburger Patties or Boneless Chicken Breast? Thanks... » Read More Freezing Meat first? Is it really necessary to freeze meat first (before vacuuming) such as New York, Porterhouse, Rib Eye steaks? What about Hamburger Patties or Boneless Chicken Breast? Thanks for any input!! « Show Less
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If the meat is very juicy, freezing it or wrapping it in plastic wrap is a good idea. With the new models you can stop the vaccum cycle and seal it if it is getting messy. What you don't want to do is suck any liquids into the machine. This will kill the motor. Hey, it isn't too onerous a task to put your meats onto a baking sheet and pop them in the freezer for a few hours first and it is worth it to preserve all of the juices and the lifetime of your machine. These things ain't cheap!
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Can this be used to vacuum freshly caught and filleted fish to prepare it for the freezer?
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You always keep it frozen until you are ready to use. You should thaw it before use. Just leave it outside the freezer at room temperature half an hour before you want to use it,so as to prevent shock when it's mixed with warm milk.
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I always put my meat out to room temperature. It takes a lot longer to cook if you don't. I put the meat tenderizer on just before putting in the oven or grill just because the meat will get mushy if you put it on any sooner. Meat will not spoil unless you have had it out for a very long time. A couple of hours even will not spoil the meat. I have a friend that is a butcher for a living and he said you can even refreeze meat after it has been thawed. Hope this helps. Kathy C. Tampa, Fl
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Yes, use the diamond hone to sharpen the meat blade that has no teeth. Place the meat into your freezer and let the outside of the meat surface freeze to about 1/8 to 3/16 deep, freeze solid. Then using the Chefs Choice electric slicer # 610, one can easily slice the meat paper thin for beef jerky etc. See me on YouTube @ "Marty makes beef jerky".
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Use ziplock freezer bags to store - no freezing needed; cut n parts & place n separate bags to use as needed. It's wonderful!!! Enjoy!!!!
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It's recommended that you PARTIALLY freeze meats before slicing thin. Pop it in freezer for maybe an hour or two. You can not slice hard frozen meats.
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You can do one of two things, either wrap a piece of wax paper over the raw meat, or freeze it before packing. I wouldn't take the chance of pulling some of the liquid into the vacuum. This is a great product. I use it for sealing up jars filled with rice and beans, or for sealing up steaks, etc., for freezing. Wax paper is ideal for wrapping the item first before sealing. It also is inexpensive as compared with freezer wrap.
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No, it is a cured meat product and does not require refrigeration until it is initially sliced, then it requires refrigeration.
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You'll have better luck if you attach them to the bags BEFORE you put the meat in and freeze. I wrap the meat in foil, attach the label and then freeze. Amazon May not like this, but you can get a roll of paper tape at the hardware store and it will cost less and last nearly forever. Use the same instructions as above
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Any kind of bread is an ideal food to freeze. If you put frozen slices of Pumpernickel (or just ANY other kind of sliced bread) into a toaster it will taste as fresh and even fresher than originally. Whereas I found that if you eat thawed bread (without toasting it) you will notice a slight but negligible loss of freshness as opposed to before freezing it.
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It seems to me I recall a "warning" not to use frozen meat. Tio thoroughly thaw prior to putting in the cooker. I've followed that directive.
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I've never tried meat right out of the freezer. I pop it into the microwave for a minute or two and than slice it with ease.
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I personally have not had a problem with your issue, however be aware that your meats and or fats should be as close to slightly frozen as possible if not everything will be mushy!
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Most definitely. You can freeze left overs, and thaw them out with no problems. I have done that many times already. I am the only vegan here so sometimes I freeze foods I prepare so that I don't end up eating the same meal several days in a row.
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I love my george forman grill it takes 5minutes or less. I have never tried any frozen meats on it
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We cook frozen hamburger patties and chicken breasts on it all the time. You just have to make sure that the patties are situated so they are sitting on the heating element. As with other electric griddles, the surface doesn't heat evenly so you have to make use of the hot spots. I have also cooked thin cut ribeye steaks and carne asada meat on it before, but as John mentioned I would recommend using a skillet for thick steaks.
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Not sure why you would say that-- I seal ground beef all the time! you just have to make sure the area where it will seal is free of liquid or bits of meat. The cleaner the better whichever means sometimes using more bag than necessary to fit the meat.