Freezing and Thawing Beef 101 | How-To Tips from a Chef

Are you buying beef in bulk to freeze for later? Chef Gavin is checking in with tips for safe and proper freezing and thawing techniques.
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  • @ShimelesTessema
    @ShimelesTessema3 жыл бұрын

    The only and efficient how to. Thanks!!

  • @ilikerainydays1500
    @ilikerainydays15002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the tips, I learned some of them a long time ago. It was good remembering it and really well explained.

  • @IxHATExUCLA
    @IxHATExUCLA Жыл бұрын

    This is the exact lesson I was looking for! Thank you

  • @backward9
    @backward9 Жыл бұрын

    you explained everything very well and easy to understand. great video. thanks!

  • @davestelling
    @davestelling2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation, thanks...

  • @PriZ0nM1ke
    @PriZ0nM1ke3 жыл бұрын

    Such an awesome water bowl trick to get the air out! I hadn't heard of that before. Thanks!!

  • @CertifiedAngusBeefTestKitchen

    @CertifiedAngusBeefTestKitchen

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem!

  • @jamescastillo6692

    @jamescastillo6692

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CertifiedAngusBeefTestKitchen p

  • @zackamania6534

    @zackamania6534

    16 күн бұрын

    I just use a straw and suck the air out. Works great!

  • @syedasabiha1426
    @syedasabiha1426 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation, bless you

  • @bogieboog
    @bogieboog2 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video!

  • @amandasettee8922
    @amandasettee89222 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for the information,

  • @EarthWater86
    @EarthWater8611 ай бұрын

    Just FYI on fresh meats, put them in the freezer for about 5 minutes or so, so they’ll firm up before vacuum sealing, when freezing meats they will shrink a little when put in the freezer, has happened to me a couple of times, you’ll see there is space in the bag which will result in freezer burn over time

  • @dblackjr52

    @dblackjr52

    Ай бұрын

    This is good advice for sure imo

  • @jackmiddleton2080

    @jackmiddleton2080

    28 күн бұрын

    So I guess somehow the meat is contracting because theoretically the liquid in the meat should expand when frozen.

  • @Davethreshold
    @Davethreshold Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That's pretty close to what I have been doing, but pressing the air out with SARAN WRAP pre-wrap instead of just putting it in the bag will help.

  • @adent94
    @adent94 Жыл бұрын

    great tips! thanks!

  • @joanm9839
    @joanm98396 ай бұрын

    Very helpful!!! Thank you!!! ❤

  • @felineoverlordservant2419
    @felineoverlordservant2419 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this! It’s been hell trying to figure out everything I need to know to start feeding my IBD cat a raw meat diet but what I was really clueless about was how to store these ridiculous online orders of lamb animal parts that take up 3/4 of my freezer. Probably not exactly who you envisioned you’d be helping when making this video but this was extremely helpful! Raw meat diets for dogs and cats are incredibly popular now and most pet owners are clueless about how to store the meat parts. An idea for your next video maybe? 🤔 Like, is there a difference in storing for hearts, livers, kidneys, lungs, or ground mixture of parts.

  • @jeffdavidson9459
    @jeffdavidson94592 жыл бұрын

    thanks, worked perfectly on a couple or ribeyes!

  • @mariojuana
    @mariojuana3 жыл бұрын

    Not everyone has a sous vide but they can be set as low as 33degrees Fahrenheit and work great for thawing out vacuum sealed meat. I enjoyed the video, thank you for posting

  • @CertifiedAngusBeefTestKitchen

    @CertifiedAngusBeefTestKitchen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @souleyed1
    @souleyed19 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video

  • @JoshNiemyjski
    @JoshNiemyjski2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jarrell4878
    @jarrell4878 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @Wickedstickyflowers
    @Wickedstickyflowers2 жыл бұрын

    Look at you with that water bowl trick! Fancy….. I learned something thanks mate

  • @mrcx6142
    @mrcx61422 жыл бұрын

    So how long is it gonna last in the freezer if you use method 1?

  • @fabreezethefaintinggoat5484
    @fabreezethefaintinggoat54842 жыл бұрын

    thanks

  • @agengwibowo3168
    @agengwibowo31682 жыл бұрын

    hi, i gotta question. So i prepared myself flat irons from oysterblade. i trimmed them on around room temp. ambience. Then i vaccum seal the steaks (a bit wet) and freeze them immediately. the next day, the meat turned brown. can you explain why? and how do i solve this problem?

  • @mark31383
    @mark313832 жыл бұрын

    How long is meat/chicken good for in the freezer if vacuum sealed? Thanks

  • @iamonline3221
    @iamonline322123 күн бұрын

    Thanks ! Same tips apply to chicken and other meats?

  • @hellomyfriends9740
    @hellomyfriends97402 жыл бұрын

    Where did you learn the dunking in water idea from?

  • @roberthernandez782
    @roberthernandez7822 жыл бұрын

    Can you use steak seasoning and then freeze it

  • @Juancho_Vlog
    @Juancho_Vlog2 жыл бұрын

    What is the fastest thawing method that will not affect the color of the meat?

  • @tedlarson2078
    @tedlarson20782 жыл бұрын

    That cool

  • @fabreezethefaintinggoat5484
    @fabreezethefaintinggoat54842 жыл бұрын

    fridge slow defrost is best..you also get some of your energy back..never put under water

  • @viva7642
    @viva7642 Жыл бұрын

    Sweeett!!! TY

  • @freakinkrang5152
    @freakinkrang51523 жыл бұрын

    What if, to thaw the meat, you take a Sous Vide bucket? Then place it into a bigger bucket with ice and salt surrounding all sides. Like you would do with a keg of beer. Then you fill the Sous Vide container with cold water and maybe some ice in the water as well. Put your steaks in the Sous Vide bucket, and hook a fish tank filter up to it? The water keeps circulating, it stays cold, steaks get thawed. Don't have to change the water.

  • @jeremyhall9544

    @jeremyhall9544

    2 жыл бұрын

    This was the most brilliant, over thought, pot head idea I've ever heard. I would love to see it in action my friend. Post the video!

  • @daffyduck4195
    @daffyduck4195 Жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't you season it or douse the steak with lots of salt for longterm freezer preservation?

  • @uragodpax0921
    @uragodpax0921 Жыл бұрын

    can you refreeze thawed meat in the refrigerator?

  • @agentcowan
    @agentcowanАй бұрын

    How long do they last in the freezer using a vacum sealer?

  • @BrianSafdari10
    @BrianSafdari104 ай бұрын

    How do you know when the meat is actually ready to cook? What do I look for? Do I touch the meat?

  • @christopherfrost3333
    @christopherfrost33332 жыл бұрын

    Where and what is the name of the whole piece

  • @kisuwajoseph3391
    @kisuwajoseph33913 жыл бұрын

    What about leaving outside at room temperature to thaw does it affect taste too

  • @oopomopoo

    @oopomopoo

    10 ай бұрын

    Although it's 2 years old, never do this. The exterior thaws much quicker than the inside which allows the bacteria to grow while the inside is still frozen. Running it underwater helps circulate it to the entire meat as well as helps prevent the bacteria from attaching.

  • @iapplethis
    @iapplethis Жыл бұрын

    how do you control how fast you freeze the steaks??

  • @AnnaMathea

    @AnnaMathea

    5 ай бұрын

    I think he means freeze it as soon as possible after it’s purchased, but I’m not sure.

  • @douglaswallace7680
    @douglaswallace7680 Жыл бұрын

    something new ! dipping ziplock in water to get the air out . thanks .

  • @trublgrl
    @trublgrl3 жыл бұрын

    You point out that quickly frozen beef is better, but how can we increase the speed of freezing? We just have freezers, not blast-chillers. Is there anything we can do to speed up the process?

  • @tompratticus8890

    @tompratticus8890

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think the best you can do is try and freeze it as soon as you get it, and put it at the back of the freezer so it freezes quicker

  • @Onlybadtakes2589

    @Onlybadtakes2589

    2 жыл бұрын

    Most likely he was referring to throwing it the freezer it as soon as you get it home

  • @jamshed778

    @jamshed778

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am asking the same question. did you figured it out yet?

  • @thebobsmith1991
    @thebobsmith1991 Жыл бұрын

    Freeze quick - thaw slow 👍thanks!

  • @nothingtoseehere5760
    @nothingtoseehere57602 жыл бұрын

    Um... the most important part! How do you freeze fastest?

  • @MrRerod
    @MrRerod2 ай бұрын

    How do you freeze fast? I made the mistake of trying to freeze broccoli, once.. Don't think I want to risk screwing up a steak.

  • @warthogA10
    @warthogA109 ай бұрын

    Personally, I prefer the friends and family deals on beef, when a friend or family tell me about the great deal they got on some beef, and put it in the freezer... I make a visit, and when they step away for something, I grab the beef and throw it into the bag of random stuff I bring with me all the time, so people dont get suspicious 😁 And no, I dont really do this, but the thought's been crossing my mind when people I dont really like much brag about such things...

  • @bgBlea
    @bgBlea6 ай бұрын

    no explanation on rapid freeze. you mean throw it in the freezer as soon as it got wrapped? or use nitrogen?

  • @CertifiedAngusBeefTestKitchen

    @CertifiedAngusBeefTestKitchen

    6 ай бұрын

    Regular home freezer. It’s more about making sure the steaks are in an even layer or spaced out so that they freeze as quickly as possible. Don’t stack them up.

  • @bgBlea

    @bgBlea

    6 ай бұрын

    @@CertifiedAngusBeefTestKitchen thank you!

  • @josephchung19
    @josephchung197 күн бұрын

    best to just cook it frozen, despite what most people might say

  • @jessicag630
    @jessicag6303 жыл бұрын

    I've got some questions. Is there any way to keep the meat from contact with air and prevent freezer burn without single-use plastic? 4:40 Is meat with freezer burn still safe to eat? 6:24 How many hours exactly do you need to thaw beef this way (in the fridge, keep changing the water? Is morning to dinner time about 12 hours? WhyI've got some questions. Is there any way to keep the meat from contact with air and prevent freezer burn without single-use plastic? 4:40 Is meat with freezer burn still safe to eat? 6:24 How many hours exactly do you need to thaw beef this way (in the fridge, keep changing the water? Is morning to dinner time about 12 hours? 6:40 Is there a maximum hours you can put your frozen meat in the fridge safely? If I do slow thaw, forget it until 48 or 36 hours have passed, is the meat still safe to eat? Is thawing at room temperature for less than 2 hours still considered as safe? Thank you very much for sharing these methods.

  • @ilikerainydays1500

    @ilikerainydays1500

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think you could use those resealable bags, you can reuse them as many times as they last. That's how I do it at home. I think it is safe, but what changes in it is the texture in the meat. (I might be mistaken) About how many hours you'd need to thaw beef soaked in the fridge, I don't know because I've never done it that way myself. About the maximum time you can leave frozen meat in the fridge safely... Once it thaws completely it shouldn't be left in there raw and cold for more than 3 days. The temperature should be at or below 4° C or 40° F Thant's all I can answer you. Hope it helps

  • @pinkroses135

    @pinkroses135

    5 ай бұрын

    I've been using aluminum foil 🤷‍♀️