Could You Freeze Pre Packed Slices Of Meat

streetgirl74

Has anyone ever put the pre packed slices of sandwich meat in the freezer? I am always tempted to buy the large packs of value meat but it has to be used within 2 or 3 days of opening so most of it will get thrown away!

chem14346777

I do this regularly, and havn't died yet!

Bossyboots

Me too. Its more economical and means there is always something in the house to make sandwiches with if needed.

streetgirl74

Great, will try that then, thanks!

tootles_2

If I have a large packet I decant it into seperate packets before I freeze them, say so many slices for a batch of sandwiches...... that way you do not deforst more than you use at one time, saves waste.

Littlemiss-lotsofdebt

I also do this. Very handy as some of the cooked meats OH likes, I don't. Corned beef ewwwwwwwwwwwww!

hardpressed

I use to freeze sandwiches ready for school lunches, but lately I've notice some packets of ham etc say do not freeze, it could be that the meat has already been frozen, just check the packet first.

jcr16

wow i never knew i could do this. in the past i have thrown away so much as i opened it and didn't get to use it within 2 days.

i am such a big spender and buy tesco value ham ( it my hubby's fav one at the mo) but a pack last about a week. so when i get some more ham then i will certainly freeze it , and save throwing it away. thanks guys.

Prudent

I do this with most the pre -cooked meat I buy. I tend to get it in Morrisons for around 10- 30p per packet (it can be down from around £3) and put it in the freezer.

Newtonlot

Can you do this with the sandwich meats you buy from the butchers?

Wendrie

yep - i freeze lots of meats, in either plastic bags in as many slices as I'll use for a set of sandwiches.