kfeusse Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I have been marinating some chicken all day...for company tonight. However, I just found out that our company can't make it and there is way too much meat for us to eat in a reasonable amount of time. Is it safe for me to put part of the raw meat (plus some marinade) in the freezer for another meal another time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyDoodle Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 If it wasn't frozen before, and if you've been marinating in the fridge, I'd freeze it. If you want to be extra safe, go ahead and cook and then freeze. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 the meat was frozen and I put it in the marindade on the countertop while the meat thawed...when it was mostly thawed, I put it in the fridge. Would it matter if I didn't freeze it in the marinade...but just freeze the meat? We are actually wanting to go camping for a couple days on Sunday and were hoping to use it as supper for Tuesday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I’m reluctant to freeze meats in marinades. As a newlywed, I was so proud to be making dinner for my in-laws and prepped ahead. I froze and defrosted chicken in a citrus marinade and pork chops in a spicy one. We got inedibly citrusy chicken and deadly spicy chops! (They were both delicious when made fresh, I swear!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) I always heard 1. not to thaw meat at room temp (always thaw in fridge) and 2. don't refreeze (previously frozen) thawed meat (raw) -- you can refreeze after cooking. Don't know how legit those are, though. Edited August 9, 2019 by alisoncooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Since it was not in the frig the entire time, you want to cook it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I would cook it all and then freeze it. That will also help you make quick dinners when you need it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 it is being grilled as I type. Thanks for the advice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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