How to Freeze Meat

Tips for freezing and defrosting meat so that dinner's always a snap away!

Keyword Freeze Meat, Kitchen Tips

Prep Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours

Start by removing it from the packaging. Take the meat out of its packaging and throw it away.
Using a raw meat cutting board*, portion out the pieces of meat. If it's whole pieces of meat, separate them all and remove any excess fat or skin, if necessary.
Place a layer of wax paper on a cutting board or pan that fits in your freezer. Create a flat space in your freezer for the board to sit on. Space out the portioned meat, then pop into the freezer for 2 hours.
Remove the tray from the freezer, then transfer the meat into a ziploc bag or large container. Label the package with the type of meat and the date for future reference. If using a container, I suggest tightly wrapping each piece of meat in freezer wrap or plastic to minimize freezer burn. Then remove as much air as possible and place back in the freezer.
When ready to use, either remove from the freezer and place on a plate in the fridge 8-10 hours before you're ready to cook it. Or place the sealed bag in a bowl of warm water 30 minutes before you're ready to cook. Replace the water as it cools down