... and what are your wrapping methods / materials? I've had no problems for a year or more with basic Saran wrap and then freezer paper, as long as all air is pushed out and the package is taped up tight. For the packages I know I'll be eating fairly soon, I don't even bother with the plastic wrap.
Top Ad Widget
Collapse
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
What's the longest you've kept game meat in the freezer ....
Collapse
X
-
I've never had the problem of seeing how long something can last. I either eat it or give it away well before any concern can arise. As you hinted to..how I package something corresponds with how I think it will be used. If it is something I will use quickly I'll often just put it in a freezer bag and call it good. If I have a lot of something it will probably get saran wrapped/freezer wrapped/put into a vacuum sealed freezer bag.
-
I have used venison over 2.5 years when wrapped by a professional butcher. I use a vacuum sealer when I do mine and get about the same amount of time. Fish I put in water and freeze and then top off with more water and that lasts for a very long time when completely covered with ice.
A tip for vaccum sealing meat: to keep the vaccum seal clean, place a paper towel on top of the meat to absorb any blood to keep it from getting into the seal area. A clean seal makes a stronger seal.
Comment
-
Originally posted by JM View PostI've never had the problem of seeing how long something can last. I either eat it or give it away well before any concern can arise. As you hinted to..how I package something corresponds with how I think it will be used. If it is something I will use quickly I'll often just put it in a freezer bag and call it good. If I have a lot of something it will probably get saran wrapped/freezer wrapped/put into a vacuum sealed freezer bag.
Comment
-
I've never had paper wrapped meat that didn't eventually get frost bite in a freezer.
On the other hand, I have four fingers and a thumb!
...and I wrap in Glad Wrap, then butcher paper. I've dug out meat that's been buried in the freezer for 2 or 3 years and it was just fine.
The processor on Kodiak vacuum packs and flash freezes your fish and packs it 50/lbs/box.
Vac-Pak or not, below freezing temps makes plastic brittle.
By the time the "Ramp Apes" throw the boxes around a few times and the fish slides around in the box bumping into other frozen blocks of fish, the plastic gets little tiny pin holes that let air in and moisture out and the fish will eventually freezer burn.
Vac-Pac is the only way Island Seafood will package fish for shipping.
Fish I catch is weighed out in 1 pound increments. Each pound goes into a quart freezer bag, the bag filled with water and all the air squeezed out.
Last "long time"!
Comment
-
I think another thing worth stating is that how it is stored is just as important as how it is wrapped/packaged. I'm assuming that is why Treestand has hd good luck at his locker. I bet they do a great job of keeping it very cold, and very stable. Make sure it is kept cold and that nothing nearby can rub through or poke through the packaging.
Comment
-
Originally posted by JM View PostI think another thing worth stating is that how it is stored is just as important as how it is wrapped/packaged. I'm assuming that is why Treestand has hd good luck at his locker. I bet they do a great job of keeping it very cold, and very stable. Make sure it is kept cold and that nothing nearby can rub through or poke through the packaging.
Comment
-
Add me to the list for eating wild game more quickly than I can legally produce it. I vacuum seal everything unless it's going to be eaten within 36 hors or less. I've never paid to have an animal processed wether its moose, deer or a gifted Elk. Not sure what the elks gift was but it was given to my wife and I by a family on the ranch with 9 children at home and 6 of them hunted so they thought they may be "elked" out and we could use it.
Comment
-
We've used vacuum sealers for years now, not just for game but also for stuff out of the garden. As long as the bag isn't compromised we have no issues.
Tip for the quart bag size:
Flatten them out to freeze, and you can then stack them on end in a 12 pack box (bottles) with the top cut out. Protects the bags, keeps things organized (burger, sausage, stew meat, etc in their own box) and stuff doesn't slide all over.
Works for veggies too.
Comment
-
Originally posted by JM View PostI think another thing worth stating is that how it is stored is just as important as how it is wrapped/packaged. I'm assuming that is why Treestand has hd good luck at his locker. I bet they do a great job of keeping it very cold, and very stable. Make sure it is kept cold and that nothing nearby can rub through or poke through the packaging.
Comment
-
Originally posted by fitch270 View PostWe've used vacuum sealers for years now, not just for game but also for stuff out of the garden. As long as the bag isn't compromised we have no issues.
Tip for the quart bag size:
Flatten them out to freeze, and you can then stack them on end in a 12 pack box (bottles) with the top cut out. Protects the bags, keeps things organized (burger, sausage, stew meat, etc in their own box) and stuff doesn't slide all over.
Works for veggies too.
Comment
-
Originally posted by JM View PostI think another thing worth stating is that how it is stored is just as important as how it is wrapped/packaged. I'm assuming that is why Treestand has hd good luck at his locker. I bet they do a great job of keeping it very cold, and very stable. Make sure it is kept cold and that nothing nearby can rub through or poke through the packaging.
Comment
-
Originally posted by fitch270 View PostWe've used vacuum sealers for years now, not just for game but also for stuff out of the garden. As long as the bag isn't compromised we have no issues.
Tip for the quart bag size:
Flatten them out to freeze, and you can then stack them on end in a 12 pack box (bottles) with the top cut out. Protects the bags, keeps things organized (burger, sausage, stew meat, etc in their own box) and stuff doesn't slide all over.
Works for veggies too.
Comment
Welcome!
Collapse
Welcome to Outdoor Life's Answers section. Here you will find hunting, fishing, and survival tips from the editors of Outdoor Life, as well as recommendations from readers like yourself.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ for information on posting and navigating the forums.
And don't forget to check out the latest reviews on guns and outdoor gear on outdoorlife.com.
Right Rail 1 Ad
Collapse
Top Active Users
Collapse
There are no top active users.
Right Rail 2 Ad
Collapse
Latest Topics
Collapse
Right Rail 3 Ad
Collapse
Footer Ad Widget
Collapse
Comment