On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 5:10:24 PM UTC-6, Nancy2 wrote:
> I find the best way, without a vacuum sealer and to aid in fast thawing,
> is to separate it into one pound portions and squish each portion flat
> inside a regular (not pleated bottom) Ziploc bag, edge to edge. Smooth it out
> so that the thickness is fairly even. Freeze flat. Not only will a flat package like this
> thaw fairly quickly, but you can...while still in the bag...whack the bag on the corner
> of the counter to break off individual portions to thaw, if you only need one or a few.
>
> It works perfectly.
>
> N.

Absolutely...I do it all the time. I get as much air out as possible
and sometimes use a straw to vacuum it as well. I use the same method for rib steaks as well (works best if they are boneless).
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