Can I freeze beef bones and use them to make a broth later on?
I am interested in making my own beef broth from bones left over from chuck roasts, t-bone steaks, etc. However I currently do not have enough bones to make a batch with.
Can I get a big ziplock "bag o' bones" going and keep it in the freezer, adding to it as I get more bones, and finally thaw + use all the bones once I have enough?
Or do bones "go bad" in the freezer, freezer burn easily, or cause other problems when accumulating the bones slowly over time?
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Yes, you can. The advantage, as you point out, is that you can collect the bones until you have enough to make a flavorful stock. They freeze well, but will last even longer (avoiding freezer burn) if you can remove as much air as possible from the package. I often do with with chicken bones, necks, and skin until I accumulate a decent amount for a stock.
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Yes, you can. The advantage, as you point out, is that you can collect the bones until you have enough to make a flavorful stock. They freeze well, but will last even longer (avoiding freezer burn) if you can remove as much air as possible from the package.Can you freeze bones before making bone broth?
The bones. No matter what bones you use to make it, the process is the same. You can use already roasted bones, like from a whole chicken that you roasted in the oven, or you can use raw bones. You can also use frozen bones, no need to defrost.Can you use frozen beef bones for broth?
The denser the bone placement, the richer the broth will turn out. If you leave too much space, the broth will taste watery. Thawed bones will be easier to pack into the pot, but frozen is ok if it's all you have.How long can you freeze bones for broth?
Bone broth will last up to 7 days in the refrigerator and up to 12 months frozen. Please keep frozen until ready to use. Bone broth can also be thawed and refrozen in smaller portion sizes for your convenience.Can you freeze raw beef bones?
Even a few bones are worth saving. When stored in an airtight bag in the freezer, they'll keep for months, and it's easy to add to the bag over time.3 Ways To Freeze Bone Broth
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Answer 2
Yes.
But considering you can highly condense the stock (past consume to bullion), it’s not clearly why you want to do this.
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