how long do you keep deer in the freezer
10-17-2007, 07:02 PM
#1
Giant Nontypical
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how long do you keep deer in the freezer
ok lets say you got alot of deer this year had it done by a good butcher
or did it your self
and it is packed in butcher paper like most butchers do
how long after you drop it in your freezer will you keep it
a year two year or long
or did it your self
and it is packed in butcher paper like most butchers do
how long after you drop it in your freezer will you keep it
a year two year or long
10-17-2007, 07:26 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Chippewa Falls, WI
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RE: how long do you keep deer in the freezer
1 year with butcher paper.
2 years with freezer zip lock bags.
3+ years with vacuum sealed bags.
My son just went on a camping trip and took along some vacuum sealed bear roast and said it tasted fine. It was from 2003.
2 years with freezer zip lock bags.
3+ years with vacuum sealed bags.
My son just went on a camping trip and took along some vacuum sealed bear roast and said it tasted fine. It was from 2003.
10-17-2007, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Menomonee Falls/Antigo, WI
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RE: how long do you keep deer in the freezer
I don't understand the Q. Venison in the frezzer for more than 4 months????
I'm luky if it makes it that long.
Wife and Kids love it.
Bought beef tenderloins awhile back, grilled to perfection, Kids said it tasted funny, go fiqure.
I'm luky if it makes it that long.
Wife and Kids love it.
Bought beef tenderloins awhile back, grilled to perfection, Kids said it tasted funny, go fiqure.
10-17-2007, 08:15 PM
#7
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Location: Norwich CT
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RE: how long do you keep deer in the freezer
ORIGINAL: W9AR
1 year with butcher paper.
2 years with freezer zip lock bags.
3+ years with vacuum sealed bags.
My son just went on a camping trip and took along some vacuum sealed bear roast and said it tasted fine. It was from 2003.
1 year with butcher paper.
2 years with freezer zip lock bags.
3+ years with vacuum sealed bags.
My son just went on a camping trip and took along some vacuum sealed bear roast and said it tasted fine. It was from 2003.
A good freezer helps!!!
10-17-2007, 08:23 PM
#8
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RE: how long do you keep deer in the freezer
me and dad killed 4 one year. we are the only 2 in the house that eat it. come spring gobbler season we were scrounging up what was left to take to camp with us
but then again we ate it for every meal pretty much. steak and eggs for breakfast...mmmm
but then again we ate it for every meal pretty much. steak and eggs for breakfast...mmmm
10-17-2007, 10:50 PM
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Location: Winnipeg MB Canada
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RE: how long do you keep deer in the freezer
I cut my own meat. That means I wrap too. I wrap in plastic wrap and then in butcher paper. I found a roast in my freezer last fall[:-][:-][:-][:-]it was 4 yrs old. Except fro a couple of spots all meat was just like it was froze for 3months. Plastic wrap seals the meat from the air and butcher paper does the rest. Butcher paper alone will not seal perfectly. Honestly if the meat is there take a look. Don't follow any guidelines. Smell, look and then taste. Once the meat is thawed smell it......... if it stinks throw it out. If it doesn't stink cut off any spots that look like they have been damaged. Cook and taste........ it not any different.
That reminds me......... I have a pork picnic that I found from 03 that I have to take a look at. Doing a boston butt
. Got the picnic for $4...... 8lbs. I have 3 chest freezer and every now and again something slips through the cracks. Check B4 you throw it out
That reminds me......... I have a pork picnic that I found from 03 that I have to take a look at. Doing a boston butt
. Got the picnic for $4...... 8lbs. I have 3 chest freezer and every now and again something slips through the cracks. Check B4 you throw it out