TomV Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 What is the best way to avoid freezer burn? A lot of the rabbits and pigeon I have in the freezer is got a bit of freezer burn on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 What is the best way to avoid freezer burn? A lot of the rabbits and pigeon I have in the freezer is got a bit of freezer burn on it! You've put them in the freezer wet, or too wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Remember to also wrap in foil before putting in plastic bags and extracting as much air as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 You've put them in the freezer wet, or too wet. Should you dry with a paper towel or similar first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Remember to also wrap in foil before putting in plastic bags and extracting as much air as possible. Could you use grease proof paper as an alternative do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bangs Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I allways dry mine off with kitchen roll before freezing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Buy a vacuum sealer lidls sells them about twice a year aprox £15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Could you use grease proof paper as an alternative do you think? Don`t see why not, the idea is to exclude air as much as possible. Buy a vacuum sealer lidls sells them about twice a year aprox £15. I will be looking to getting one of these, cheers for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpower Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 cheaper still just use the vacum bags from a butchers sundries man,or better stil ask your local butcher nicely after ordering your xmas turkey or meats , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 This has woorked for me, you buy plastic fish roll (used to freeze rod caught fish) from a fishing shop, dry off your meat or fish wrap tightly in plastic roll, and use electric cable ties (100 for about £1) to tie bags off at the end. Works for me but i accept there are better ways out there. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) been vacuum packing my freezer stuff for 4 yrs now no frost bite so to speak fed up looking in lidls for them ( i want one spare ) Makro in aberdeen selling them starting tomorow for 19.99 plus vat vacuum packer and tesco freezer or sandwhich bags all you need sauer / paul Edited December 2, 2009 by Sauer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covlocks Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Bought mine recently - Andrew James Ltd £36 - give or take a few pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Are the cheaper ones just as good or is it worth spending a bit extra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covlocks Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Whether it is cheap or expensive, the object is to suck out the air and seal the bag. My cheap one works, and has a 2 year warranty by an established supplier, so although I could have spent more money, I didn't personally see the need. I guess if I was doing great volumes I would look at reliability figures and be concerned about it breaking down, but for home use where it gets used a few times a week, cheap, with a good name behind it, works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted December 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Just got a rabbit out the freezer thats got quite a bit of freezer burn on it, can you still eat it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Just got a rabbit out the freezer thats got quite a bit of freezer burn on it, can you still eat it? Yea, its safe to eat, it might have a slightly different texture though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezbezbez Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 i was the manager of a freezer shop and the staff used to fight over freezer burned meat it falls off the bone because it has been broken down by expanding water at a cellular level tastes no different but if anything is more tender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 i was the manager of a freezer shop and the staff used to fight over freezer burned meat it falls off the bone because it has been broken down by expanding water at a cellular level tastes no different but if anything is more tender Doesn't look as nice though - I always end up cutting the bits which are 'burnt' off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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