How do you prevent freezer burn on your chickens?

[ging3rhoffman]

I am not sure what to use to freeze our chickens. What kind of bags should I get? Also, I have read where some people brine their chickens before they freeze them and others dont bother at all. Our meat birds will be processed in 2 weeks and I need to know what to do! Thanks

 

[Chicken Fruit]

I'd wrap them in freezer paper and then use those ziplock vacuum seal bags. Theyre inexpensive and the pump is like 3 bucks.

no air, no freezer burn.

 

[PurpleChicken]

I've got a vacuum sealer but only use it half the time. Ziplock
freezer bags are quick and easy. If you dry the bird well before
freezing it cuts down on the burn.


I brine my standard breed chickens because it tenderizes them.
Cornish X don't need it. You can always brine when defrosting.

 

[ging3rhoffman]

Tha nk you, Thank you very much

 

[jaku]

Shrink bags- or you can make a poor man's shrink bag by putting a shop vac over the end of the bag and sucking the air out before you close it.