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freeze cured hams or freeze raw meat and cure later?

PostPosted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:31 pm
by Chris Ritchie
Hello,

Should I cure hams from fresh meat and freeze the cured product?

OR

Freeze fresh meat and defrost and cure when I am ready to eat it?

Which method provides the best product? Does it depend upon the curing method?

Thank You

Re: freeze cured hams or freeze raw meat and cure later?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:01 am
by wheels
Ah! Which comes first: the chicken or the egg?

I'd not condemn either; it's somewhat dependent on what's economical and convenient for you?

Phil

Re: freeze cured hams or freeze raw meat and cure later?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:28 am
by quietwatersfarm
Number two works best for me.

Re: freeze cured hams or freeze raw meat and cure later?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:57 pm
by Chris Ritchie
Thanks

It is definitely more convenient for me me to freeze and cure later. Some would frown upon using previously frozen meat for certain preparations. I'm thinking salami and dry cured whole muscles.