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folklaur
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Posted: Jan 04 2010 at 3:38pm \| IP Logged

is it better to mix, shape, and freeze raw?

or mix, shape, cook, and then freeze?

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Posted: Jan 04 2010 at 3:40pm \| IP Logged

either works.. I like to freeze raw because I can cook it from frozen and don't end up with it overcooked or having to thaw it first. Freeze on cookie sheets and then put them into a ziplock bag and you can take only what you want use from the bag.

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Posted: Jan 04 2010 at 6:30pm \| IP Logged

I like to cook first......then, I can just grab and thaw during the day and reheat for dinner...I do not always cook the meatballs 100% so they can still cook a bit......

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Posted: Jan 04 2010 at 8:38pm \| IP Logged

I cook them medium rare. That way I can toss them frozen into the crock pot on low with some sauce for the afternoon.

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Posted: Jan 13 2010 at 9:32pm \| IP Logged

I freeze my meatloaf raw. Of course, since I mix 2-3 up at a time, in my mixer, and then 'plop' 1/2- 1/3d of the mixture onto sheets of aluminum foil, wrap them up, and toss them into the freezer, well, my method is a bit...lazy.

But, my children like my meatloaf. So I cannot complain too much about the end results.

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