Pork Cubed and Minced

Pork Cubed and Minced

Normally a staple item in a freezer as it is great in so many dishes. Minced or cubed pork is easily frozen.

Minced Pork

Preparation: Minced

Check label and ensure it doesn’t say previously frozen. If it does you will have to cook the meat and then freeze. You should never refreeze already defrosted raw uncooked meat.

Packaging: Minced

Weigh straight into dated and labelled freezer bags. It can be useful to also write the weight of the meat down that you are freezing. You can shape the minced beef straight into patties or meat balls and wrap individually before freezing. Ensure you expel the air from the bag before placing in the freezer.

Thawing: Minced

Thaw overnight in fridge or you can cook gently from partially frozen. Stir often to prevent sticking.

Storage Time: Minced

3 months

Cubed Pork

Preparation: Cubed

If you are buying fresh meat from a supermarket or butchers, check it hasn’t already been frozen. Packaging should state whether an item can be frozen. Fresh meat which has previously been frozen should not be refrozen without cooking it first.

If you prefer less fat, then trim this away from the cuts before freezing. The items can come pre-prepared in cubes but if not then cut into usable chunks. Think about how much you need in each portion before packaging.

Packaging: Cubed

Weigh the items or store in portion size. Remember to mark on the label the portion as well as the date of freezing. Place straight into freezer bags but expel as much air as possible from the bag before placing in the freezer.

Thawing: Cubed

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then cook as you would normally.

Storage Time: Cubed

8 months