So I went to my local farm connection and picked up some spare ribs. Since I was delayed picking it up, they cryovac'd it and froze it. The pak has 7lbs ( 2 large racks). Since there is only the wife and I, I only want to cook one. Would it be safe to defrost in the fridge to the point where I can separate them and then re-freeze the second rack? I am assuming that it would never go below 40* when defrosting so should it be ok to re-freeze?
To be safe Gus you should cook both racks and I'll take the second one off your hands for you! ;)
But to answer your question I think you will be ok. I have had to do that before and I only let the meat thaw out enough to get them apart!
Yep! Pry them apart (might have to run some cold water between them) and vacseal/freeze the other one.
Everything I read, says you can as long as it not thawed to room temps...if thawed in the refridgerator it's ok to refreeze...
Yeper, thaw in the fridge just till they come apart then refreeze the one your not gonna cook.
thanks all --sorry Morgan since I can refreeze won't have any extras.
Thanks a lot guys! ;D