Is my Frozen solid Lamb ok to roast I am asking for food safety reasons

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I am asking for both food safety and taste reasons, and yes I do have a frost freezer.

Semi-boneless Leg of Lamb, double freezer wrapped date 12/26/14.

7.33lbs

Is it alright to roast?



Best Answer

In general, roasting it from frozen to properly cooked in the middle won't cause any food safety issues. It's former frozen-ness and the speed of defrosting won't mean that it grows more bacteria.

The problem is, at oven temperatures, by the time the centre of a large roast is thawed (never mind cooked) the outside will be overdone by anyone's standards. It's one thing to braise meat for a long time, it's another thing to over roast it for a long time. If you go by the done-ness of the outside, you'll take it out while the inside is still undercooked, even raw or still frozen. And that will potentially be a food safety issue.

That's why you should defrost large pieces of meat before you roast them.

If your concern is whether meat that has been frozen for two years is still safe to eat, The consensus is that meat stays safe to eat indefinitely while frozen. It may been freezer burned (especially in a frost free freezer) or not taste as nice as it would have after a few months. I wouldn't use it for a critical meal, family celebration or the like, but thaw it and look at it. If it looks dried out and white on the surface, perhaps cut that part off. Then cook it and try it. If it's awful, throw it out and order a pizza. I wouldn't throw it out in advance just because of the length of time. Being double wrapped may well have protected it.




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Can I roast lamb from frozen?

If you've stocked up on roast essentials and you're wondering how to cook a leg of lamb from frozen, Elisa has the answer. She says simply, \u201cCook it for 50 per cent longer than you would if you had defrosted it overnight or were cooking from fresh.\u201d

Do you have to defrost lamb before cooking?

According to the USDA, you should always thaw meat before slow cooking it. The potential for frozen meat to stay in what is called the "danger zone" \u2014 between 40\xb0F and 140\xb0F \u2014 for too long while cooking.

Can you roast meat from frozen?

A: Yes, meat products can be cooked straight from frozen, although you must ensure that the meat is thoroughly cooked through before serving.

Can you cook frozen meat safely?

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says meat is safe to cook without thawing and that it will \u201ctake approximately 50% longer than the recommended time for fully thawed or fresh meat and poultry.\u201d



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