Freeze and defrost meat - that's how it works
If you bought or thawed too much meat, you can freeze it again. But not in all cases. In this practical tip, we explain what you should consider when freezing and defrosting meat.
Defrost meat
It is usually not good to cook meat that has been thawed twice. This poses health risks. We will now show you what you can do if you still want to freeze meat a second time.
- When meat is thawed, germs and bacteria form. That is why it is best for your health to keep education as low as possible. If you put the meat in the fridge to defrost overnight, less bacteria will form due to the cold than at room temperature.
- To ensure that the bacteria are really well killed when preparing, it is recommended to heat the meat very strongly. Also avoid contacting the meat with other foods unless you heat them as well. Bacteria can be transmitted through the touch, which are then not killed.
- Any liquid that is formed when the meat is thawed should be poured into the drain and this should be cleaned thoroughly if you intend to wash food in it.
You have to consider this when freezing
There is also something important to consider when freezing the meat so that you do not put your health at risk.
- You can safely freeze prepared meat, but you cannot freeze raw meat. Prepared and heated meat no longer harbors bacteria, but raw meat does. If you freeze raw meat and thaw it again, more bacteria will form than before.
- It may happen that the increased number of bacteria means that roasting the meat is no longer sufficient to kill everyone. This can result in severe gastrointestinal disorders.
- That is why hygiene is all the more important. As a precaution, wear gloves with the meat in question or clean your hand very well. The bacteria can also be transmitted through your skin.
In the next article we will explain what you should consider when freezing white sausage.