Freezer Burn On Meat

[Lee]

There had to be a hole in the bag and of course it was a steak that got freezer burn.

Do you toss it or not?

What about veggies?

 

[NorthernLight]

Can you cut off the affected part? If not, throw the food out (if you can afford to). Freezer burn is not dangerous, but can spoil your eating pleasure.

 

[CallMeKate]

I recently had to deal with some chicken that was freezer burned... no hole or anything, just too long in the freezer. I *really* wanted to use it because I hate waste of any kind with a passion, but the taste gags me (eeeew, graphic, Kate! ) so I ended up tossing it. I hope you're able to salvage at least some of your steak!

 

[Nathan]

You could 'rehab' a freezer burned steak by cooking in a crock pot....https://bowl-me-over.com/crock-pot-steak-and-potatoes/

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I agree. My husband eats a lot of meat and sometimes some pot roasts might get freezer burn for sitting in the freezer to long. While still frozen he cuts off the burned part, throws it away and then uses the other part in a slow cooker with potatoes and assorted vegetables. It’s actually perfectly fine.

Freezer burned vegetables I toss.

 

[Murrmurr]

What Nathan said, or you can just slice that part off.

 

[Alligatorob]

I catch a lot of my own fish and freeze it. Freezer burn happens whenever the packaging isn't good, and since I do most of the packaging it often isn't. When I see some that I suspect are freezer burned I take them out and cook them right away. I eat the good parts and my dog gets the rest. She likes it!

 

[Knight]

Before when freezer burn was present I'd cut off the burned section & either grind whatever protien it was or cut it up for soups or stews.

Didn't like wasting food so thought we'd try this.

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[Michael Z]

Repackage it and use it for your next batch of chili.

 

[Disgustedman]

We'd add it to the dog food. Some days. They ate pretty good.

 

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