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"Nancy2" > wrote:

> phaeton wrote:
> > Typically, my wrapping is going to be an airtight plastic container
> > such as rubbermaid or tupperware.
>
> Here's my free tip for the holidays ;-)
>
> To freeze ground beef, take each pound and smoosh it to completely fill
> a 1-gallon Ziplock freezer bag in a single thin layer. Seal it up
> without letting in more air. This not only removes excess air (less
> freezer burn) but also makes it fast to thaw and easy to use. Want one
> burger? You can break off a piece, leaving the rest frozen. Need to
> thaw it quickly? Put it on a flat aluminum cookie sheet, or similar
> alum. surface, or put it under cold water (leaving it sealed in the
> bag). It will thaw in several minutes.
>
> N.

I freeze it in single 8 oz. portions in smaller freezer bags.
That way I can just thaw the whole thing.
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