can i refreeze a leg of lamb once its cooked?

crispeater

i've got a frozen whole leg of lamb and i was wondering if i can refreeze it once its cooked as we will never eat all of it?

jennyjelly

I have frozen roasted meat in the past when we have had too big a joint and although it didn't do us any harm it wasn't as nice once it was defrosted.

What about making the excess into a stew or curry - it would keep in the fridge for several days and probably see you through the week. Or if you don't want to eat lamb for a whole week, things like this usually freeze quite well.

THT

crispeater

well i've got lamb an cous cous for lunch on monday as im not cooking the lamb til sunday

i will make the rest as you say into curry & stew then freeze it, otherwise i'll be sick of it after a day or 2 lol

jennyjelly

Lucky you, lamb is my favourite meat but a whole leg is a bit of a luxury! Hope you enjoy it - just the thought is making me drool!

crispeater

in sainsburys they are doing whole legs for 4.99!! so i brought 2 lol

comping_cat

If it was raw, when last frozen, it will be fine to freeze again once cooked.

grannybroon

yes of course you can. If cooked I freeze in portions and in fact tonight we had pre-Xmas lamb sliced and in freezer before defrosted during today. Lovely with with veg, gravy and mint sauce.

abbecer

I also bought the one in Sainburys. Had it for tea it was lovely. Will do another two days for 4 of us. Curry tomorrow and hotpot Sunday.

Rebecca x

gravitytolls

Yep, you can refreeze anythign once it's cooked and cooled.

grannybroon

Not read what others have said, but we did a huge leg of lamb in oven before Xmas (too big for slow cooker). Portioned and froze and did the gravy too in tubs. Had last portion as a roast dinner last night and was lovely! Did a bit of mint sauce, veg etc.

GB

grannybroon

Just skimmed this thread.

Jennyjelly - we have never had a problem with frozen meat. We often cook big joints, sclice and freeze. Sometimes do single portion for DH as now retired and he has with salad for lunch. He has never complained!

GB