Processed Cornish - How Long Before Freezing?

[mcf3kids]

We processed 11 birds yesterday and put them in vacuum seal bags. I have them in my fridge to sit and am wondering how many days they should rest before I freeze them? I decided not to brine them as I don't want the extra sodium. Would 2 days be long enough before freezing? Any insight from someone who has processed and frozen them and then eaten them would be appreciated! Thank you in advance!!

 

[Amethyste]

Now, I have NOT done this myself as of yet...but my understanding is that it is at least 24-48 hours of resting in the fridge before eating/freezing. Basically, I believe it is to allow the rigor mortis to wear off first....

I am sure someone will be along tho who is more knowledgeable than I in this respect

 

[mcf3kids]

Thank you Lissa - this is what I am thinking as well but due to the huge investment in labor I for some reason need reassurance - lol

 

[Jschaaff]

Hi mcf3kids

I haven't been around ..lost all my broilers to coons, over 35 so far over the last 2 months and that kind of kept me off the forums for a bit. I just wanted to stop in and say I am SOOOO proud of you!!!! You did it!

(I did let mine rest in the fridge for 2-3 days before I froze mine, but that is not based on any kind of expertise from me

It was ..just because

)

Anyway, great job, and again, so happy for you and proud of your journey!!!!!

-Jessa

 

[mcf3kids]

Ohhhh Jessa that sucks!

I was wondering where you had been - did you figure out how they are getting at your birds? That must be so difficult after all the hard work you put in to raising them. I am so sad for you! You motivated me to embark on this and I am so glad that we did. It has been a lot of work but I know that there will be no waste and that we will appreciate each time we have one for dinner. I hope you can figure out how the coons are getting at your birds so you can raise another batch!

 

[itsy]

Quote:
I was wondering where you were!!! WOW!

 

[Oregon Blues]

Easy.

When the leg and thigh move easily and you can flex them like you can rearrange a store bought chicken. 24-48 hours. 24 is probably enough, but test by flexing the leg.

When they are first done, you will see that the legs are stiff as boards.