thomis
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We've been eating up all the venison from last season. I have noticed some freezer burn on the meat. There is no problem with the way the meat was packed. So, I bought a freezer thermometer to check and see if the unit was working properly. The freezer thermometer registered anywhere from 7 to 12 degrees every time I checked it. It is an old upright FROST-FREE White Westinghouse freezer I received from a kind neighbor. I did some research on an appliance forum and learned a few things about freezers and long-term storage. First of all, a freezer is supposed to be kept at 0 degrees. Ice cream begins to soften at 6 degrees. I was surprised to read this. To me, 7 - 12 degrees is pretty darn cold and I thought it was working just fine. But it really needs to be at 0 or colder. Frost-free freezers are not the best for long term storage, especially meat. To keep frost from forming inside the unit, they cut out every 12 hours on a cycle, and then cut back on.
I am having to throw out a lot of meat and I am getting rid of the freezer and will be looking for another that is not frost-free.
Just wanted to share this. Maybe someone out there is considering buying a freezer for this season or someone is wondering why their meat has freezer burn. Hope this helps.
cheers~
Thomis
I am having to throw out a lot of meat and I am getting rid of the freezer and will be looking for another that is not frost-free.
Just wanted to share this. Maybe someone out there is considering buying a freezer for this season or someone is wondering why their meat has freezer burn. Hope this helps.
cheers~
Thomis