Freezing and reheating meat ?

[gymratforlife]

It will last a few months after its been cooked though?

 

[jenscats5]

It will last a few months after its been cooked though?

Yeah, it will. It may be more dry than uncooked meat & it won't last 1 year or anything like that. I'd freeze cooked meat -- namely to retain taste & texture -- for no more than 2-3 months.

 

[|D_J^B_J|]

What about re-freezing meat (i.e. cooking it, freezing, reheating, freezing, reheating, eating)? I hear it can cause a build up of bacteria... is this true?

 

[jenscats5]

What about re-freezing meat (i.e. cooking it, freezing, reheating, freezing, reheating, eating)? I hear it can cause a build up of bacteria... is this true?

Bacteria is always in motion.....freezing simply makes it "sleepy" so it forms more slowly. Heating meat to it's proper temperature is what kills the bacteria enough for you not to be sick. Plus, due to your age & health, your immune system will take care of the rest of any remaining bacteria.

You can: Freeze raw meat, thaw it, cook it, freeze it again, thaw it, then eat it.

You CANNOT: freeze raw meat, thaw it, refreeze it, etc etc nor can you freeze raw meat, thaw it, cook it, freeze it, thaw it, freeze it, etc...