Thawed Meat

bowhunter1023

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• Oct 2, 2014

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I had another freezer mishap and the remaining ground venison I had thawed out. It was barely thawed and the freezer temp was still 43-44 degrees. I plugged it back in and everything is frozen again.

Question is, do you think it would be safe to make jerky out of that stuff? My gut says yes, but I don't want it telling me no when its TOO late! lmao

 

JOHNROHIO

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• Oct 2, 2014

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I think you'll be alright.

( mental note, don't eat any jerky Jesse brings to strouds )

 

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• Oct 2, 2014

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I would myself. The temp didn't get low enough to cause damage. IMHO

 

Strother23

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• Oct 2, 2014

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I think it would be fine. If it didn't get all the way thawed and temp was still in the 40s. Your good

 

Mike

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• Oct 2, 2014

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I think it would be fine. If you're still uneasy, make the dog jerky.

 

Beentown

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• Oct 2, 2014

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It'll be just fine. It will freezer burn faster now though so get to eating. Never in any danger of potential food borne illness.

 

bowhunter1023

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• Oct 2, 2014

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Thanks fellas. If Beener says its good, I'm down for some jerky making tomorrow! Good rainy day project!