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I went to make some chicken enchiladas but pulled out too much meat....is it safe to refreeze the meat after it has been thawed out?!
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I am pretty sure the meat can be refrozen as long as it hasn't sat out for a week thawed and then put back in....
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If your meat is raw and has already thawed, it should not be refrozen. If you must refreeze, cook it first and then put it back it the freezer.
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Ok, thanks guys....both your answers are different but (no offense) I am going to go with Susans on this one, she seems sure about what to do : )
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Most cuts of beef can be safely stored in the refrigerator at temperatures between 33°F and 40°F for 3 or 4 days. They can be stored in a freezer with a temperature of 0°F or less for 6 to 12 months. Refrigerated ground beef should be used within 1 or 2 days and can be stored in the freezer for up to 4 months. Leftover cooked beef that is refrigerated should be used within 3 or 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. food storage Beef should be stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator until it is ready to use. If the beef will not be used within a few days, it should be stored in the freezer. It may be stored in its original packaging if it will be frozen for only 1 or 2 weeks. If the beef requires long-term freezer storage, it should be rewrapped with heavy-duty protection to prevent freezer burn. I would say it depends on how you thawed it. Was it thawed in the refrigerator or on the counter. If it was thawed on the counter, definitely cook and enjoy or refrigerate or refreeze.
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I will have to say that I've done what ceejay has mentioned as far as thawing meat out and keeping it in the fridge for a few days if I don't use it that particular night. I usually thaw from the refrigerator if I am planning a meal within the next couple of days, unless I'm using it that night (then I stick the meat on the counter to thaw)....thats how my mother did it so the habit has stuck with me.
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I have a question about honey. I found a couple of jars and am not sure how old they are. It has defiantly hardened but I've heard that you can soften it up to the normal state.
how long does honey last, would it be safe to use if there is no date, and how do you soften it up?! Thanks
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As long as it's in the original sealed container, honey lasts forever. If it's hardened up, heat it, like in a pot of water on the stove.
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Thanks Julie! Thats good to know!
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In reply to the question about the honey......... I am a bee keeper, and know a bit here. Honey, as long as it is REAL honey, and not the PUREified honey of most stores will last for ever, as long as it does not get contaminated. Most honey that is sold in most stores are diluted with corn syrup!!!! Real honey will turn to "sugar" (crystalize). Do not boil the honey. Place the jar into a pan of warm water. It will return to it's liquid state. Do not let water get into your honey. That will cause it to ferment. Even a drop or two of water can do that! Be aware that some of the major retail chains sale honey that has come from China. Honey from China is not supposed to be imported into the U.S.A., but it happens via it coming through other countries. If at all possible, buy your honey directly from a bee keeper!!!!!!!
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Tami, Thanks for the information! That is great...so how do you know if what your getting isn't diluted? I recently got a small jar of honey from wal-mart and the ingredients are "honey"....does this mean its real or is there no way of telling its legit unless bought from an actual bee keeper...what should I look for when buying honey then if I am not able to buy from a bee keeper?
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