From Freezer to Fire, Food for thoghut

[dirtsailor2003]

What say thee???? I tend to do this with steak, burgers, and even pork chops  and chicken breasts. I'm not good about getting the food out in the morning to thaw!

 

[noboundaries]

My grocer is so close I rarely freeze meat, always using fresh.  I can't even remember the last time I browned a steak on the stove but the browning process appears essential for safely eating a frozen meat.

 

[mneeley490]

I only do this with frozen beef patties from Costco. Never had a problem, but I'm not sure I'd try it with larger cuts or poultry.

 

[5oclocksomewher]

I've cooked burgers frozen to pan quite often. Never tried a steak, but will try soon!!!

 

[hambone1950]

I'm like you , Case. I never seem to know what I want for supper until about 5 o'clock and everything is frozen. So I've cooked a ton of frozen steaks , chops and chicken breasts over the years.(mostly with good results) I have to admit that in my younger days , I would occasionally over cook said frozen meats due to a lack of training....but I have now got a thermapen and a much better feel for how long is long enough to make sure the meat is up to a good IT. I almost never ruin frozen meat on the grill these days.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

The only issues I have with this method is there's no marinating or preseason if. I suppose if you marinated of season then freeze that would solve that. Course you have to plan to do that before you freeze!

 

[5oclocksomewher]

....but I have now got a thermapen and a much better feel for how long is long enough to make sure the meat is up to a good IT. I almost never ruin frozen meat on the grill these days.

Thermapens are awesome. I can't believe I went so long without one. They may be a little pricey, but I think they're worth every penny.

 

[hambone1950]

The only issues I have with this method is there's no marinating or preseason if. I suppose if you marinated of season then freeze that would solve that. Course you have to plan to do that before you freeze!

Exaaaactly ! The hallmark of the frozen steak at my house is simple seasoning. But I have to say that sweetie always says " I like it when you cook steak like this , just salt & pepper" (she is a very uncomplicated person)

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• hambone1950
• Aug 10, 2014