My friend has given me a load of wild boar which was shot yesterday. Can I freeze it straight away or should I let it rest for a few days first?
2007-03-12 07:23:29 · 19 answers · asked by buttercup 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Yep, you sure can! Try and cook it all within 6 months, so it won't lose the wonderful flavor.
2007-03-12 07:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It needs to 'cool' and rest first, for about 24 hours in a cool, dark place. DO NOT freeze if it still feels warm to the touch! But before that, any recently slaughtered/shot pig or boar firsts needs to be cleaned (remove all entrails, allow to cool thoroughly and freeze seperately) but the head can be left on. Remove all hair or stubble, singeing skin with a blow torch if necessary. If you quater it, it'll cool quicker and be easier to freeze and defrost in manageable pieces.
NB: wherever you lay the meat to rest for 24 hours, make sure it is absolutely free from flies as they love pork meat and will lay their eggs inside the cavity if given the chance.
2007-03-12 08:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by Kikkaz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a fresh killed pig not long ago also. If you have to, you can leave it for about 3 days at the most. I left mine for 2 because I had to work and couldnt get it cut to put it away. Just make sure you keep it cold.
2007-03-12 07:30:21 · answer #3 · answered by ShyVyolett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd freeze it right away, unless you are going to have it smoked or treated with preservatives. The meat may go bad if you leave it untended for even a few days.
2007-03-12 07:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
off cause you can freeze it straight away or if need be seperate it all in bags ..... s o you can get to it more easily .....anyway hope you enjoy iy never add wild boar myself
2007-03-12 07:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can, but I would cut it up first. I envy you, I love wild boar.
2007-03-12 07:26:50 · answer #6 · answered by Guess Who 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup...cut into usable sized pieces and freeze it. If you have a vacuum sealer all the better.
2007-03-12 12:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by Jimi Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it cut or ground up before you freeze it.
2007-03-12 07:28:01 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
particular, you are able to freeze them with great fulfillment. As for cooking from frozen, you are able to, yet....in case you're boiling them, initiate them off in chilly water. in case you're roasting them, they must be thawed first. you are able to cook dinner from frozen, yet in my adventure, it made them variety of inauspicious and dry. My universal way is boil with onions, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf and 2 cloves. as quickly as I serve it up, I continuously upload slightly vinegar to the plate. relatively advantageous to hearken to somebody else enjoys crimson meat tongue as much as I do.
2016-11-24 22:42:04 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freeze it now as it is.
2007-03-12 07:28:22 · answer #10 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋