Frozen raw beef patties vs cooked refrigerated patties?
I love making burgers but it often ends up being very uneconomical since I can only get ground beef in 1kg+ amounts here and it often expires on the same day. Due to its short shelf life, I basically have to munch burgers for breakfast, lunch and dinner for 2 days whenever I buy it.
Having done that a few times, I'm looking for alternatives. The 2 options I can think of is either preparing the raw beef patties and freezing them or cooking all the patties and putting them in the fridge to be reheated.
There are cooked and cooled patties available here at the store but they are extremely disappointing. Then again, those are only like 50% beef and filled with bread, water and whatever other crap that doesn't go in a burger patty so maybe the homemade version would be better. I've never tried a frozen raw patty though nor can I find them at the store.
Which would yield better results? Any tips in getting it right?
Best Answer
Freeze them raw.
Prepare/portion/shape all the patties then put them on small square of parchment paper (or waxed paper) square in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze them as fast as possible in your freezer.
Once they are frozen, stack them an put them in a resealable bag.
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Is it better to freeze raw or cooked burger patties?
Raw is Better \u2013 Generally speaking, raw meat tends to maintain its quality for longer when frozen than cooked meat. This is because moisture is lost during the cooking process.Are burgers best cooked from frozen?
Can burgers be cooked from frozen? Yes, you can cook burgers straight out of the freezer. However, the patties will take longer to cook, and you will have less control over their doneness than when thawed. Most of the time, the burgers will come out medium to medium-well done.Are frozen patties precooked?
Some patties are precooked, but others are not. A precooked frozen patty is best for fast food restaurants. Whenever the burger is heated through, it's ready to go on a bun. While this is certainly convenient, it isn't good for flavor.How long can you keep uncooked beef patties in the fridge?
Storing meat Uncured, raw meat generally lasts safely for around three days in the refrigerator. If you plan to keep uncooked meat longer, freezing it is your best bet. Seal the meat in an airtight package before freezing. Then, it can usually be frozen for at least several months.Five Tips To Make Frozen Burgers Better
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If your goal is shelf life, freezing is the way to go. Make your patties, use wax paper (or alternative) between them so that they can be easily separated, package tightly and remove as much air as possible. Freeze. They will be good for several months. Thaw in the refrigerator, then cook.
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