Did the Costco run and have a bunch of meat to put up. What are your thoughts on salting before vac-sealing and freezing? It seems like it wouldn't matter much for ribs, but what about the big clods of meat like brisket and butt and tri tip and such? I have preseasoned tri tip in the past but was disappointed with the results.
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Done it with ribs, not sure it mattered versus over night. I used to put a marinade into the vacuum bag with steaks. It seemed to suck some of it deeper into the meat, but not more than say 1/8". Might want to experiment before committing too much.
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CaptainMike, Cap, I'm still Experimenting on Your Very Questionâ—ï¸ So Far I Have Been Pleased with Dry Brined (Kosher Salt, Granulated Garlic, & Onion Pwdr), Freezer Bagged (Not Vac Pckd) and Frozenâ—ï¸ So Far I am Pleased with the Results on Pork Butts, Pork SL Ribs, and Chicken Legs & Thighs, ( I Can't Afford Wings â˜¹ï¸ )â€¼ï¸ The Problen I Have Had is Finding Un Enhanced Meat at Big Box Storesâ“ Going Back to Your Original Question, IMHOP, I think You will Liike the Results!
Eat Well and Prosperâ—ï¸ From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan
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I always brine before freezing. You want to make sure you are persevering as much moisture as you can before freezing, because you are going to loose some with the freezing process. Personally, I try to avoid freezing to preserve texture and moisture levels.
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Great point on the moisture loss. I usually buy and cook fresh as well, but with the Costco meat-a-palooza I need to freeze some of it. I do have 2 cryovac packers that are just going to chill out for a bit in the fridge.
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I let some of my Cryo Vac'd packers go in the fridge for up too 60-days. CaptainMike If you will cook them within that window, I would not freeze them.
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Cooking one tomorrow, and will hold the other for some future occasion. I've held one for 45 days, good to know they'll go longer.
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