The freezer is a wonderful device that allows us to store for a long time and save any products: berries, fruits, vegetables, meat and so on. But does everyone know how to freeze meat? This is what we are going to tell you about right now!
Any fresh meat has 3 basic conditions: chilled, steamed and frozen. Let's see how to freeze the meat correctly?
How to freeze meat?
Of course, the best and most effective way to freeze is the industrial one. Instant freezing in industrial conditions does not allow the appearance of ice crystals, which are capable of destroying the meat cell.
The second way is home, which is practiced by most housewives of the country. Of course, the home refrigerator does not compare with industrial refrigeration. But with the right home freezing, it is also possible to achieve optimal preservation of useful nutrients in the product. Many people often ask the question, but can I refreeze the meat? Most importantly, remember that you can not freeze meat again! There is almost nothing useful in it - some food fibers.
Another little secret is not to freeze the meat with a large chunk. Why? Yes, because with the home freezing of a large piece, first freeze its edges, then the middle layer, and only then the center. Thus, its cellular structure is destroyed. The best way is to cut the meat into small pieces, each put in a separate plastic bag or plastic container.
In order for the meat to be stored correctly, try to put it closer to the center of the freezer.
How much meat can be stored in the freezer?
Each type of meat is stored in different ways. For example, beef, pork and veal with the correct freezing can lie in the freezer for about six months, minced meat - up to 3 months, a bird - 2 months.
Now let's sum up all of the above:
- it is best to buy chilled meat in a small amount necessary for cooking one dish;
- It is preferable to buy only meat that is frozen in an industrial way and packed portion by piece;
- wrap the meat in a bag or put it in a container, make sure that there is as little air as possible in the package;
- If the meat still needs to be frozen at home, then first divide it into small portions.
And do not forget - the repeated freezing of meat is forbidden even by the manufacturer, and there is nothing to say about the product frozen in the home way.