Re: Fresh Meat or Frozen? Can You tell the difference?

I would never buy frozen meat because you cannot judge the quality - however - I do buy fresh meat, vacuum pack it in portions, and freeze it my self. As Keezoy says - the secret is in the thawing!

Re: Fresh Meat or Frozen? Can You tell the difference?

I had an extra job once in a butcher’s shop. Unfortunately I sat too near the bacon slicer and ………………

Re: Fresh Meat or Frozen? Can You tell the difference?

you got the chop?

Re: Fresh Meat or Frozen? Can You tell the difference?

You couldn't have made a much rasher move!

Re: Fresh Meat or Frozen? Can You tell the difference?

.. .. don't tell me, you got behind in your orders

Re: Fresh Meat or Frozen? Can You tell the difference?

Do you specifically ask the retailer if your fresh meat had been frozen at any time before you bought it?

Re: Fresh Meat or Frozen? Can You tell the difference?

Yes, in my opinion, there is a big difference, taste-wise, between fresh and once frozen meat.
Take hamburgers, for example. In the U.S. there is a chain called Wendy's that advertises its hamburgers are always fresh, never frozen, beef. The taste is dramatically better.

Re: Fresh Meat or Frozen? Can You tell the difference?

Can you tell me why any reputable steak house let's it's meat hang
for about 30 days in a temperature controlled room before it is
judged fit for human consumption ??
( after cooking, of course!)

Donkeyman! 👍🤗🤗👍

Re: Fresh Meat or Frozen? Can You tell the difference?

I've eaten steak an hour after watching the animal die at a bullfight ... the tastiest ever.

Re: Fresh Meat or Frozen? Can You tell the difference?

Yes, meat is aged, (I personally prefer an age of 21 days,) to enhance the flavor. During this time hanging in the cooler, the meat begins to 'break down' and become even more tender.