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How I Prep Steaks For The Freezer...

Rascal
Rascal Posts: 3,923
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Wrap well with 'Stretch-Tite', then wrap again with 'Freeze-Tite'. No need for tape as everything clings together securely. Also, no need to label as you can see what's inside. Just date the outside layer with a 'Sharpie'. IMHO it's the next best thing to vacuum sealing for steaks, burgers, chops, etc...
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  • stike
    stike Posts: 15,597
    is freeze-tite by the same company? stretch-tite seals the best of anything i know, but the dirty little secret is that it is permeable. food can get freezer burnt with it, or go stale in the fridge.

    ...unless the freeze tite is what makes up for that. :)
    ed egli avea del cul fatto trombetta -Dante
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  • Rascal
    Rascal Posts: 3,923
    Both products are from 'Polyvinyl Films Inc. of Sutton, Ma. The 'Freeze-Tite' works like freezer paper and prevents lo-temp burn. I find it here in CT at 'Job Lot' venues..
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  • Shiff
    Shiff Posts: 1,835
    Here's the web site for the company.

    https://www.stretchtite.com/
    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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  • lowercasebill
    lowercasebill Posts: 5,218
    good stuff but not freezer worthy .. this from their website

    Break up or cut bulk meats (steaks, tenderloins, produce, etc.) bought in bulk and wrap in individual or meal size quantities/portions with Stretch-Tite® Plastic Wrap. Allow enough film to fold or overlap the ends, and make sure to wrap the item tightly, squeezing out any excess air before the ends are folded over and under the contents. Removing excess air reduces the development of freezer burn. To prevent freezer burn, double wrap meats and poultry in Stretch-Tite® and place in zipper bag for longer term freezing.
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  • lowercasebill
    lowercasebill Posts: 5,218
    costco carries it and so much so that it even has the kirkland logo on it.. and
    for those that don't know .. it works great and is so muh cheaper [at costco] than buying other wraps in the grocery store.. thanks for posting and i will look for the freeze tite
    bill
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,454
    sounds like more effort and cost than simply using a Food Saver and being done with it! :laugh:
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • lowercasebill
    lowercasebill Posts: 5,218
    yep ,, my food saver is about 10 years old and still going strong . but with the exception of going to the slaughter house for case lots not much around here lasts long enough to be worth getting it out.be differnt next year when both the bottomless pits have moved out .
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  • boston_stoker
    boston_stoker Posts: 794
    It is freeze-worthy...

    Can Stretch-Tite® be used to freeze food?

    Yes, Stretch-Tite® can be used to freeze foods but only for short term freezing. Allow enough film to fold or overlap the ends, and make sure to wrap the item tightly, squeezing out any excess air before the ends are folded over and under the contents. Removing excess air reduces the development of freezer burn. We recommend freezing food for only up to two weeks when wrapped in plastic. For longer freezer storage, we suggest you use our Freeze-Tite® Clear High-Cling Freezer Wrap and double wrap the contents.
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