Minced meat is a sensitive food and does not have a long shelf life. This trick makes it easier to freeze and thaw. It's as simple as it is ingenious.
- Fresh minced meat has a very short shelf life.
- Many freeze it in order to have it in stock.
- In doing so, you might make a mistake that you can easily avoid.
Minced meat is versatile and easy to use in the kitchen * and is also valued by amateur cooks who otherwise tend to be at war with meat preparation. One disadvantage, however, is that it doesn't last long. You should process fresh mince from the butcher on the same day. Packaged minced meat that you bought in the supermarket can be kept for a few days, but only if you follow an important rule.
The safest way to keep ground beef around the house is to freeze it. Many people simply put the minced meat in the freezer with the plastic packaging to save time and containers. This is a mistake you shouldn't make for several reasons:
- Sales packaging is never suitable for freezing.
- The packaging can become brittle and leak.
- The minced meat can get freezer burn and become unsightly or inedible.
- The complete serving of hack freezes slowly and does not thaw again easily.
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How to Freeze Hack so it's ideal for using in the kitchen
Minced meat is a quick ingredient in the kitchen. This effect is lost when you first have to thaw a large block of hack because you don't even want to use it up completely. Caution: you cannot freeze thawed leftovers under any circumstances!
Instead, here's how you should freeze ground beef:
- Pre-portion the minced meat. A small amount of 150 g is ideal, but you can also use 250 g well.
- Do not freeze the minced meat in containers or freezer containers, but flatten it as possible in freezer bags.
- While flattening, push as much air out of the bag as possible and then seal it tightly.
- Make sure to note the amount and the date of freezing on the freezer bag.
- Freeze the hack at -18 degrees or more .
Small, flat minced meat portions freeze quickly and evenly and can be quickly thawed again later. By freezing them airtight, you effectively and easily prevent freezer burn. Depending on what you plan to do with the hack in the kitchen, you can thaw the appropriate amount and don't have to throw anything away. Another advantage: the flat minced meat bags can be stowed in the freezer to save space - even upright. It is best to use them within three months , because the consistency and taste are still optimal during this period. (ante) * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.
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