How to Repackage Bulk Ground Beef
Label the bags according to the predicted amount of meat that will be in each one., Grab a wad of burger, put it in the bag, and set it on the scale. , Add a little more, or take some away, until you reach 1 lb (or so). , Pack and flatten the meat...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Label the bags according to the predicted amount of meat that will be in each one.
For example, if you had 6+ lbs of meat you probably want to label five with "1 lb 85% lean Ground Beef". (The last one can be labeled after it's weighed.) Date the bags as well, if you want.
Label the bags prior to filling.
Sharpies and other markers won't write on cold or wet bags. -
Step 2: Grab a wad of burger
,, This makes for easy thawing later.
It also cuts down on freezer burn. , Stack bags neatly in freezer to minimize space. -
Step 3: put it in the bag
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Step 4: and set it on the scale.
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Step 5: Add a little more
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Step 6: or take some away
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Step 7: until you reach 1 lb (or so).
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Step 8: Pack and flatten the meat into the bag
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Step 9: and squeeze all the air out of the bag.
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Step 10: Put the remaining meat in the last bag
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Step 11: weigh it
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Step 12: label the bag
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Step 13: and pop it into the freezer with the others.
Detailed Guide
For example, if you had 6+ lbs of meat you probably want to label five with "1 lb 85% lean Ground Beef". (The last one can be labeled after it's weighed.) Date the bags as well, if you want.
Label the bags prior to filling.
Sharpies and other markers won't write on cold or wet bags.
,, This makes for easy thawing later.
It also cuts down on freezer burn. , Stack bags neatly in freezer to minimize space.
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