How to Preserve Meat for a Long Time

Published Sep 9, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Food Chrome via YouTube

Washing meat before putting it in the freezer isn’t safe and could cause harm to your health. So, you should know how to properly clean it and store it in the fridge so that it lasts fresh longer. What causes the meat to go bad quickly is the excess moisture and bacteria that are trapped within it, so the first step to preserving meat is to get rid of the bacteria as well as the smell.

After neutralizing the smell and removing the excess water, you now have to put the meat in a Ziploc bag or vacuum seal it for better results, and put it in the freezer. Learn 2 different methods to preserve meat for longer with this video tutorial by Food Chrome on YouTube and give it a try.

What You’ll Need for Preserving Meat:

Flour
White Vinegar

How to Preserve Meat Longer:

What You'll Need for Preserving Meat — Image credit: Food Chrome via YouTube

Method #1

Make sure to wear gloves, then put the meat in a basin, and sprinkle a generous amount of flour over it. Mix them properly until nicely covered, then leave them for about 2 minutes, and transfer them to a separate basin filled with clean water. Wash them properly to remove all of the flour and rinse them twice, then drain off all the water, and let them dry completely. Put the meat in a clear plastic or Ziploc bag, then seal it with as much air out as possible, and store it in the freezer.

Method #2

Make sure to wear gloves, then fill a basin with water, and add white vinegar. Give them a good stir, then add the meat, and leave it to soak for about 2 minutes. Drain off all the water vinegar, then let the meat dry completely, and put it in a clear plastic or Ziploc bag. Push as much air out as possible, then seal it nicely, and store it in the freezer.