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Prevent Freezer Burn?
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08/29/16 01:41 AM
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Mykol
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What is the best way to prevent dove from freezer burn?
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Re: Prevent Freezer Burn?
[Re: Mykol]
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08/29/16 01:48 AM
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Greekangler
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Water. Freeze them in water. Will hold 1 year or more
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Re: Prevent Freezer Burn?
[Re: Mykol]
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08/29/16 01:48 AM
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12shotgun
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Probably a vaccum sealer, but there's a tip in twpd website about storing them in a ziploc with enough water to cover them, then freeze the bag. I was a bit hesitant but after trying it I'd say I was very surprised by the results. I didn't have them there for a very long time, maybe a couple months, no more than 4, and just leaving the bag in the sink to thaw had them ready for prep. Really surprised.
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Re: Prevent Freezer Burn?
[Re: Mykol]
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08/29/16 02:16 AM
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I've been freezing all my game in water and Ziploc bags with all the air squeezed out for about 25 years. I've never had anything freezer burnt.
I have cooked rabbits and ducks that were 2 years old, although I try to eat everything before the next season. Sometimes a pack or two used to get buried in the chest freezer.
I've hunted with people that use the vacuum sealers and have taken home duck breasts that were vacuum sealed.
I have had multiple cases where the bags failed and birds would get freezer burn if not cooked quickly enough. If you're planning on eating everything within 6 months or so, it shouldn't be a problem and it will save space. But IMO, you cannot beat ziplocs and water for longterm protection.
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Re: Prevent Freezer Burn?
[Re: Mykol]
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08/29/16 10:25 AM
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Stump_jumper
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Dove, ducks, and fish in a zip lock covered with water. Fill bag with water and squeeze out all air. I vacuum pack venison. No water touches my venison or beef.
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Re: Prevent Freezer Burn?
[Re: Mykol]
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08/29/16 10:33 AM
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Woodsman
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vacuum pack it, buy a foodsaver from wal mart
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Re: Prevent Freezer Burn?
[Re: Mykol]
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08/29/16 12:05 PM
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ETHunter39
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Some guys like to marinate their dove in Italian dressing before cooking. As an alternative to water, I freeze several portions in Italian dressing, that way they're already marinated when I thaw them out.
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Re: Prevent Freezer Burn?
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08/29/16 12:42 PM
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vacuum pack it, buy a foodsaver from wal mart I have a couple of these- not worth a crap- about 10 years old. Are the new ones any better?
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Re: Prevent Freezer Burn?
[Re: Mykol]
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08/29/16 01:24 PM
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Bird_Dog
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I've been freezing meat in ice water for as long as I can remember, never had an issue
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Re: Prevent Freezer Burn?
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08/29/16 01:30 PM
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RayB
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I vacuum pack venison. No water touches my venison. I quarter my deer and cover it with ice and water for 3 to 5 days, my relatives who say they don't eat deer meat never know the different till I tell them Never have enough doves to save
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Re: Prevent Freezer Burn?
[Re: Mykol]
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08/29/16 02:43 PM
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I like to have everything seasoned and vacuum packed prior to freezing. It saves time for when it comes time to cook. This is one of those tomato tomatoe debate.
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