Freezer Meat

[Skywalker]

I have quite a lot of freezer meat that was sold to me from a farm in Kansas. Neighbors brother and father would send it to me yearly in November and I would buy half a beef. I got to where I would not cook much and have this packaged meat, that is now I think three years old. Is there anyone that can use this stuff and help me out? I'd like to even get rid of the upright freezer.

[TheGrey]

Is it hamburger, or cuts of beef? Has it been cut into pieces?

You should can it. That way, it frees up your freezer space and you still get to enjoy it. :)

Are you selling it?

[Skywalker]

Not for sell. I would give it to anyone that would come get it. Girlfriend said she thinks its to old, so I thought maybe it could be used by someone who would give it to their dogs or what ever? Hamburger is all gone.


Is it hamburger, or cuts of beef? Has it been cut into pieces?

You should can it. That way, it frees up your freezer space and you still get to enjoy it. :)

Are you selling it?

[rbeau30]

Can it, use bones and trimmings for Beef stock. YUM

I have had meat that is packed well (like that stuff) that is just fine after longer.

The trick is to not allow air to come into contact with the frozen items, or any freeze/thaw/freeze/thaw cycles to happen. Looks like that stuff should still be good for stew or braising, etc.

Wish It wasn't the start of the work week or I'd find a home for it and the freezer.

[TheGrey]

It's not too old if you have a pressure cooker!

[rbeau30]

It's not too old if you have a pressure cooker!
Heck yeah cooking @ 250 degrees will kill EVERYTHING.

[DFBrews]

I actually just ate a porterhouse from 2012 for dinner. Medium rare and tasty. Deep freeze meat will last a while. I buy a half a beef every 20-22 months. If it is packaged properly I never encounter freezer burn

[Jamnanc]

I'd give it a shot if I was closer. Love me some rib roast.

[Dave]

If you're worried about it being dried out make some stock. Looks like it's packaged right so there should be some stews in your future.

[earplug]

I'll send my wife out to get it.
I'm in Widefield. Need a address and time.

[meatman]

It'll all be safe to consume, it just might have some off flavors if any air got to the meat (it'll look a bit discolored). Most of what I can see in that picture looks fine. Make some stew or roasts, chili, etc. Braise those shortribs and put some sauce on them.

I usually cook up freezer burned stuff and give it to the dogs for treats.

[newracer]

Make a bunch of jerky.

[MED]

I get all of my beef from the family ranch. I have several 2012 and 2013 packages that I am still finishing off; I try to keep the date stamps separate but that doesn't always work in the chest freezer. Anyhow, it is fine; I never had a problem with it. As long as it didn't thaw and refreeze, your are go to go. Actually, I have a 2012 roast in the crock pot for dinner tonight.

[Skywalker]

Done, Fawn was contacted and you guys have it. Thanks much.



I'll send my wife out to get it.
I'm in Widefield. Need a address and time.

[ben4372]

I actually just ate a porterhouse from 2012 for dinner. Medium rare and tasty. Deep freeze meat will last a while. I buy a half a beef every 20-22 months. If it is packaged properly I never encounter freezer burn
This is my experience too. I found a roast on the bottom that was from 2010 or 11. It was fantastic. I'm not sure a grill steak would last this long. Two or three years easy in a deep freeze. Stew or soup I'd take my chances with any age if it looked okay.