I like to keep a little piece of lamb in the freezer, in case I get
overtaken with extreme desire for lamb curry. I usually buy neck fillet and
always use it in the curry cut into very small pieces.

My question is: is it best to cut it into pieces and then freeze it
uncooked, or cook it very lightly and then freeze it? I've been told that
beef actually improves its texture (becomes softer) by freezing it. Are
there any factors that would promote a choice of freezing cooked as opposed
to freezing uncooked? thanks.

JWBH said...

> I like to keep a little piece of lamb in the freezer, in case I get
> overtaken with extreme desire for lamb curry. I usually buy neck fillet
> and always use it in the curry cut into very small pieces.
>
> My question is: is it best to cut it into pieces and then freeze it
> uncooked, or cook it very lightly and then freeze it? I've been told
> that beef actually improves its texture (becomes softer) by freezing it.
> Are there any factors that would promote a choice of freezing cooked as
> opposed to freezing uncooked? thanks.


I'd store fresh food uncooked. Most folks divide it into portions before
freezing. It'll save defrost time compared to a bulk hunk of meat. Then you
just have to keep track of how long it's frozen. You probably want a seal-
a-meal appliance to keep food safe from freezer burn.

You can freeze leftover meals using a sealer and then boil 'n' bag cook it
later.

I say store uncooked since there's no telling how done the meat may or may
not be later when you slap it back in a pan later. Probably easier to over
cook then.

Andy

On Jun 10, 2:09 pm, Andy <q> wrote:
> JWBH said...
>
> > I like to keep a little piece of lamb in the freezer, in case I get
> > overtaken with extreme desire for lamb curry. I usually buy neck fillet
> > and always use it in the curry cut into very small pieces.
>
> > My question is: is it best to cut it into pieces and then freeze it
> > uncooked, or cook it very lightly and then freeze it? I've been told
> > that beef actually improves its texture (becomes softer) by freezing it.
> > Are there any factors that would promote a choice of freezing cooked as
> > opposed to freezing uncooked? thanks.
>
> I'd store fresh food uncooked. Most folks divide it into portions before
> freezing. It'll save defrost time compared to a bulk hunk of meat. Then you
> just have to keep track of how long it's frozen. You probably want a seal-
> a-meal appliance to keep food safe from freezer burn.
>
> You can freeze leftover meals using a sealer and then boil 'n' bag cook it
> later.
>
> I say store uncooked since there's no telling how done the meat may or may
> not be later when you slap it back in a pan later. Probably easier to over
> cook then.
>
> Andy

it is better to store food uncooked.
but also if you cook it store it in small portion with no problem.
i say small portion because if you unfroze food you can froze it
again.it goes
bad

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"pop" > wrote in message

> it is better to store food uncooked.
> but also if you cook it store it in small portion with no problem.
> i say small portion because if you unfroze food you can froze it
> again.it goes
> bad

It does not go bad, it just has some changes in texture that you may not
like, but it is perfectly safe to eat.