Frozen Pork Tenderloin Question

[alon504]

Hey everyone..I have a frozen pork tenderloin that has been frozen for 10 months. Is it OK to cook? Will it taste bad or make me sick? Thanks ahead of time

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

That depends on if the loin got freezer burn or not. It will be safe to eat, but it may not taste very good.

 

[WaterRat]

As above. Cryo or vac pack will be fine, if there's frost all over it...well cook and see... safe to eat in any case.

 

[alon504]

Thanks. It’s vac pac from the store. I’m sure it is fine.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Once it is thawed, check it for any brown and cracked spots and trim away if needed. But since the TL is vac packed, it most likely will not have have freezer burn even at 10 mos.

 

[chef jimmyj]

No food pathogens grow when frozen. They are still alive and awaken when the meat gets over 40 but no safety issues to worry about...JJ

 

[woodman3]

Agree with the above Today I just cooked a two year old brisket. Once thawed out and trimmed looked like it was fresh. The cryovac had even broken at some point

 

[SmokinAl]

Those cryovaced packages last forever if frozen.
Should taste like the day you put it in the freezer.
Al