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[KahanaReef]

Let's do some grilling later

If nothing else... you're persistent

[doberman 152]

Rubs tend to have a lot of sodium. Since I quit smoking, I've noticed that I need a lot less salt when seasoning then I used to.

But, you can get sodium free rubs too. You may want to try one of those.

I do prefer marinades for the most part when looking for a different flavor. But, use both.

I keep a fully stocked spice cabinet, cuz... I'm fickle

For sure i 'll give that a shot, those rib-eyes are like $18.50 for 2 thick ones hate to ruin them you know

[KahanaReef]

For sure i 'll give that a shot, those rib-eyes are like $18.50 for 2 thick ones hate to ruin them you know

Meat is crazy expensive! It's cheaper when you buy it in the 'family packs'. I stock up when they are on sale.

That is why I love that food saver.

[doberman 152]

Meat is crazy expensive! It's cheaper when you buy it in the 'family packs'. I stock up when they are on sale.

That is why I love that food saver.

Call me crazy but i think the meat tastes different after frozen. dunno

[grouch0jr]

For sure i 'll give that a shot, those rib-eyes are like $18.50 for 2 thick ones hate to ruin them you know

experiment on cheaper cuts

[grouch0jr]

Call me crazy but i think the meat tastes different after frozen. dunno

never noticed, i need to do a side by side now

[doberman 152]

experiment on cheaper cuts

Like T-Bones maybe?

never noticed, i need to do a side by side now

I did with the rib-eyes, i had 2 in the freezer an i bought 2 more just so there would be plenty for us and the 2 that were froze i thought tasted different for sure.

[jambofla]

Like T-Bones maybe?




I did with the rib-eyes, i had 2 in the freezer an i bought 2 more just so there would be plenty for us and the 2 that were froze i thought tasted different for sure.

Fresh meat does seem better but with the right marinade frozen works http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/g...view=slideshow

[KahanaReef]

It would make sense that the freezing process takes away from the meat. How much, I'm not sure. There have been sudies.

I always prefer to cook any meat before freezing. But, it's not always an option. And, freezing in an air tight manner helps.

[doberman 152]

It would make sense that the freezing process takes away from the meat. How much, I'm not sure. There have been sudies.

I always prefer to cook any meat before freezing. But, it's not always an option. And, freezing in an air tight manner helps.

So then i'm not crazy?

[GTP231]

If nothing else... you're persistent

I'll bring the basting brushes

[hamburger68]

So then i'm not crazy?

during the freezing process the cellular walls of the meat get damaged. that has an influence on how the meat holds the juices and on the general texture. a marinade will cover a lot of that, because it has a moisturizing effect.
airtight packing and fast freezing can also minimize the damage.

[0rion]

during the freezing process the cellular walls of the meat get damaged. that has an influence on how the meat holds the juices and on the general texture. a marinade will cover a lot of that, because it has a moisturizing effect.
airtight packing and fast freezing can also minimize the damage.

right...moisture is what kills meat during freezing. It damages the cells of the meat.

[doberman 152]

right...moisture is what kills meat during freezing. It damages the cells of the meat.

Do you freeze allot of your meat?

[KahanaReef]

during the freezing process the cellular walls of the meat get damaged. that has an influence on how the meat holds the juices and on the general texture. a marinade will cover a lot of that, because it has a moisturizing effect.
airtight packing and fast freezing can also minimize the damage.

Yep

right...moisture is what kills meat during freezing. It damages the cells of the meat.

Yep

Do you freeze allot of your meat?

And, yep

[0rion]

Do you freeze allot of your meat?

I wouldn't say a lot but some. We'll look at the sale ads for that week and I'll usually just grill according to what's on sale but if it's a good sale she'll buy up extra and we'll freeze it. Pretty much all of my venison gets frozen because there's so much of it. With all the supermarkets around and they all have different meat sales week to week we can usually shop by using those and not have to freeze a bunch of stuff.

[SiggyZ]

Now, I've just got to decide what to make with

I'm thinking artichokes with garlic butter and maybe Rice Pilaf with the Cornish Hens

Wow! You sure are goin' to town, aren't ya?

[SiggyZ]

So has Drew...

Don't get so ahead of yourself.

[KahanaReef]

Wow! You sure are goin' to town, aren't ya?

It's dinner. I do it every night

Don't get so ahead of yourself.

Oh spare me...

[SiggyZ]

Oh spare me...

I prefer babyback.