Freezer burned Pork Roast

16 years ago

This was a fairly large, very lean pork loin roast that has been lost in the back of the freezer for several months with a small hole in the freezer bag. The meat is dry and white looking around the edges.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to perhaps cook this with apples or in a crockpot to give it back some of the lost moisture.

The simpler the idea the better as I am not the best of cooks. Thanks to all, Les

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Terrapots

16 years ago

Coffee? I'll try to keep that in mind. I've tossed out several packages that have been missed as like was said they aren't worth saving the leftovers sometimes. What great tips and ideas one learns on these forums!

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sands99
16 years ago
You could throw it the crock pot with some apricot preserves and a can of apricot nectar, dried mustard, some chicken broth and a splash of brandy. But I think you should shave off the freezer burned parts, they likely will not have the same meat texture as the rest of the loin. Worth saving, yes. Serve to company, no. Good Luck!
lindac
16 years ago
Just cook it ...long and slow....you will likely never know.
I would cook it in the oven in a covered roaster and pile on...onions, apples, apricots, wine, cider, BBQ sauce....whatever. It will be fine.
Linda C
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magothyrivergirl
16 years ago
I know this sounds terrible - but is delicious - Use strong coffee - like leftover from the morning 4-6 cups(?)- onion- green pepper - garlic - fresh ground pepper - sometimes I throw in a diced hot pepper. Add enough water to cover - Cook very slow - crock pot or on top of stove until fork tender.
I actually cook mine in the oven - convection @ 285 about 2 hrs. in a large Le Cresuert dutch oven.
Let rest in the jusices. Remove - shred w/ 2 forks.
This cooked pork loin is then used for barbeque, frajitas , Black bean soup, nachos, enchiladas........I keep a stash of frozen cooked pork in the freezer.
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ritaotay
16 years ago
Don't you just hate when that happens... I usually just cut the freezer burn off and cook as normal... Some times it comes out ok and other times, well, I don't save the leftovers... lol

BTW, years ago I used to work at Seasoning Mills, they mixed spices for hot dogs, lunch meat and such... One of the customers had instant coffee added to their mix for hot dogs... When I asked about it I was told they add coffee to mask to the taste of meat that was about to go bad... Must have worked, the company sold the most hot dogs in Michigan... lol

Rita
grainlady_ks
16 years ago
As already mentioned, cut off the worst of the freezer burn. It is basically dehydrated meat, occasionally has a "funny" taste, and usually has a compromised texture due to freezer burn, and cook as usual. -Grainlady
love2gardennc
Original Author
16 years ago
Please Ladies, do not stop, I have been enthralled by all the possibilities offered so far.
Thanks ever so, Les
Terri_PacNW
16 years ago
Coffee..hmmmmm...I have a pretty good size loin in the fridge...Might have to try it....
diana55
16 years ago
I've never heard of that....Coffee. I'll have to give that one a try. Diana55
love2gardennc
Original Author
16 years ago
I just wanted to say Thank you for the help. I am going to try the recipe with the apricot preserves, it sounds yummy.

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