How to freeze grilled meat
So that you can benefit from the fresh taste of the grilled meat for a long time, you should only put the meat with the marinade in the freezer after grilling. Raw, marinated grilled meat is not really suitable for freezing. How to proceed:
- Grill the meat well. How to grill properly, you will learn another practical tip.
- Allow the grilled meat to cool before freezing.
- Place grilled meat in reusable containers, bags, or other freezer-safe containers. Make sure that these can be sealed airtight.
- Freeze the meat by placing it in the freezer.
What you should consider when freezing grilled meat
If you want to freeze grilled meat, you should pay particular attention to the following points:
- The meat will keep in the freezer for about a month. You should therefore consume it as soon as possible, otherwise, it will no longer taste as good. Tip: If you label and date the containers, you always know how long they can still be used.
- You should thaw the meat properly and put it in the fridge a few hours before preparing it, for example, the night before. Then make sure to reheat the grilled meat, such as in a pan for about 15 minutes.
- Note that you should not refreeze the thawed meat, otherwise pathogens will have an easy time. In another article, we will show you how long thawed meat can be kept.
- If you are in a hurry, you can also cut frozen meat in exceptional cases.