Freezing turkey burgers?
I have prepared a big batch of raw turkey patties that I would like to bag and freeze, now the patties are too soft to handle and to put in the bags...
What is the best method of doing this? I was thinking of putting them on a plate and put them in the freezer unbagged so they harden a little bit, is this a good strategy? Or is there a better way of doing it?
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I've done this with beef patties; so I imagine the application would be the same.
When I freeze my patties: I will first take a sheet of parchment paper, with my chef's knife I'll cut them into 4"-5" squares. The next step requires a gallon plastic bag. I will arrange four of the patties in each corner of the bag, and then layer another four patties on top. During this, I layer the parchment squares appropriately, so that the patties are sandwiched by the parchment squares. This will total eight patties per gallon bag.
The parchment will make the patties easy to separate from the bag and patty peers.
Of course, I'm sure more enlightened users on this site could offer better suggestions. But in my experience, I have found this method to be effective and practical for the "at home" chef.
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Shape into 4 firmly packed 5-inch round patties. Freeze on a baking sheet until firm, about 30 minutes, then wrap each burger in plastic; place all burgers in a resealable freezer bag, label, and date. Freeze up to 2 months. To cook: Thaw burgers overnight in the refrigerator.Can I freeze raw turkey burgers?
Can you freeze fresh turkey burgers? YES, you definitely can! After seasoning the pack of ground turkey, portion the seasoned meat, form the portions into patties, and place on a baking sheet to freeze.Can you pre make turkey burgers and freeze them?
Remove from the baking sheet and place in a large freezer bag or air tight freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. You can grill right from frozen! To refrigerate, simply prepare the patties as the recipe instructs, then place in a single layer or stack with wax paper in between layers.How long can you freeze cooked turkey burgers?
How long does cooked ground turkey last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 2 to 3 months, but will remain safe beyond that time. The freezer time shown is for best quality only - cooked ground turkey that has been kept constantly frozen at 0\xb0F will keep safe indefinitely.Can you thaw frozen turkey burgers before cooking?
Yes, you can cook turkey burgers from frozen. Thaw them overnight in the fridge. Then, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lay the frozen burgers on a non-stick cooking tray about an inch apart from one another. Cook for 15 minutes, turning halfway through, then allow cooling slightly before serving.PERFECT Turkey Burgers 3 ways! | Juicy, Flavorful, Freezer Tips
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