E Eddie Joined Dec 7, 2003 Messages 12,514 Location Florida, Cape Coral Jan 28, 2019 #1 I want to make a slow cooker pot roast. Can I freeze portions for later use and if so how long can it be kept frozen? Thanks so much. Ed Hayes
I want to make a slow cooker pot roast. Can I freeze portions for later use and if so how long can it be kept frozen? Thanks so much. Ed Hayes
J JayhawkRoy Joined Sep 12, 2004 Messages 1,996 Location Lawrence KS Jan 28, 2019 #2 USDA says frozen cooked meat is only good for 3 months.
H HangFire Joined Aug 21, 2013 Messages 4,466 Location Central Maryland Jan 28, 2019 #3 Originally Posted by JayhawkRoy USDA says frozen cooked meat is only good for 3 months. USDA gives out generic, one-size-fits-all knowledge in an attempt to find minimums that fit all situations.
Originally Posted by JayhawkRoy USDA says frozen cooked meat is only good for 3 months. USDA gives out generic, one-size-fits-all knowledge in an attempt to find minimums that fit all situations.
cheech279 Joined Jul 27, 2013 Messages 4,901 Location Eastern PA Jan 28, 2019 #4 Don't freeze any potatoes that go with it. They'll become like sponges. I freeze cooked or uncooked meat for six months easy.
Don't freeze any potatoes that go with it. They'll become like sponges. I freeze cooked or uncooked meat for six months easy.
E Eddie Thread starter Joined Dec 7, 2003 Messages 12,514 Location Florida, Cape Coral Jan 28, 2019 #5 Never heard, not to freeze the potatoes. This recommendation from personal experience? Ed
cheech279 Joined Jul 27, 2013 Messages 4,901 Location Eastern PA Jan 28, 2019 #6 Originally Posted by Eddie Never heard, not to freeze the potatoes. This recommendation from personal experience? Ed Yep. Once you boil most potatoes like in a stew, then freeze them, they get a spongy texture.
Originally Posted by Eddie Never heard, not to freeze the potatoes. This recommendation from personal experience? Ed Yep. Once you boil most potatoes like in a stew, then freeze them, they get a spongy texture.
S SevenBizzos Joined Dec 10, 2006 Messages 1,789 Location The IL Jan 30, 2019 #7 We do. Yes, potatoes change texture a bit, but you're cooling, freezing, and reheating a food, so I'd expect it to change.
We do. Yes, potatoes change texture a bit, but you're cooling, freezing, and reheating a food, so I'd expect it to change.