pasta sauce recipes

rosie383

You can get away with doing this with some things, but I wouldn't with meat. You would have to defrost them too much I think for it to be safe. If you don't think that you could cook and freeze them without them being tough, you could defrost and cut them up and cook as steak pieces.

caitybabes

Fraid I wouldn't risk it myself... sorry.

CH27

I wouldn't risk it.

pigpen

I'd take them out and try using a knife to separate them.. usually works

TonyMMM

Perfectly safe - you may not need to let them thaw at all to prise them apart ....stop worrying

Toastrack

Thanks, folks.

I put this query on another forum, and got 3 replies saying much the same thing - do not leave at room temperature, but defrost in the fridge (so the meat doesn't get too warm) until they can be separated, then refreeze immediately.
Steaks may be drier than before, but will be OK.

firstinflight

The US dept of agriculture says it's fine

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/focus_on_freezing/#14

"Once food is thawed in the refrigerator, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking, although there may be a loss of quality due to the moisture lost through thawing."

zippychick

as you have your answer ive merged this with food safety

Zip:)

Pretani

post it to me, i'll eat it

seriously, let it cool down and do either with it. I think things taste better heat up the second time anyway.

meritaten

seriously - microwave it and eat it next day! I think it tastes better (especially the curry) the next day. except if it has prawns in it! they are best removed if you plan on eating it the day after.