Best way to wrap for the freezer?
11-27-2009, 01:11 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Best way to wrap for the freezer?
I just use a vacuum sealer, but even then, you'll find very, very small air bubbles once frozen.
In your opinion, what's the superior way to package venison for the freezer?
In your opinion, what's the superior way to package venison for the freezer?
12-04-2009, 06:27 AM
#5
Fork Horn
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Just like fish. place in ziplock bag, cover meat with water, squeeze out all the air and zip. No air in package means no freezer burn. Lasts a LONG time, and stacks good too. Friend of mine who did his elk meat like this told me about this way. I have used this method for fish, just never thought about doing it for game meat. But it works great.
12-04-2009, 01:26 PM
#6
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Never used paper before, but I hear it's good.
But I can attest to vacuum sealing. I think removing all the air slows the oxidation process, keeps microorganisms from growing, prevents them from coming back to life
, and all that junk.... I don't know. all's i know is my dad vacuum sealed fish in ziploc bags when i was a kid and even after a couple weeks of freezing, they tasted almost as fresh as the day they died.
But I can attest to vacuum sealing. I think removing all the air slows the oxidation process, keeps microorganisms from growing, prevents them from coming back to life
, and all that junk.... I don't know. all's i know is my dad vacuum sealed fish in ziploc bags when i was a kid and even after a couple weeks of freezing, they tasted almost as fresh as the day they died.
12-08-2009, 03:20 AM
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Dominant Buck
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I pat the meat dry with a paper towel, coat it lightly with veg oil to seal the surface, then double wrap in plastic wrap with a foil jacket to keep the wrap from unraveling. Never had any freezer burn problems, and the meat lasts for years in the freezer with no noticeable decline in quality. Vac sealers are nice, and convenient, but they don't protect nearly as well as the method I describe.
12-09-2009, 11:34 AM
#8
Typical Buck
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I pat the meat dry with a paper towel, coat it lightly with veg oil to seal the surface, then double wrap in plastic wrap with a foil jacket to keep the wrap from unraveling. Never had any freezer burn problems, and the meat lasts for years in the freezer with no noticeable decline in quality. Vac sealers are nice, and convenient, but they don't protect nearly as well as the method I describe.
12-12-2009, 01:05 AM
#9
Dominant Buck
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Location: Central Florida
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I've tried vaccum wrap ..freezer papaer..but on eold timer showed me the best way..and ALL my meats just like they were the day they were wrapped..{ -:
Wrap tight with aluminum foil....and then wrap tight with butcher paper..and tape together..
Wrap tight with aluminum foil....and then wrap tight with butcher paper..and tape together..
12-20-2009, 04:28 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
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Just like fish. place in ziplock bag, cover meat with water, squeeze out all the air and zip. No air in package means no freezer burn. Lasts a LONG time, and stacks good too. Friend of mine who did his elk meat like this told me about this way. I have used this method for fish, just never thought about doing it for game meat. But it works great.
have had fish in the freezer for 1&1/2 years and came out great