Deer me

[4rcgoat]

Son shot a buck last week and the weather has been good all week for hanging in the shed. Didn't check the weather forecast last night and it was 4 degrees this morning. Needless to say the meat is frozen solid. Never had this happen,what is the best plan at this point? I can hang it in the garage where it will thaw,or I could leave it where it hangs. Temps are supposed to hit mid 50s by Wed. Thanks for any advise.

 

[Fridaythe13th]

We just hang ours in the garage and turn the heat on.

 

[Bulldawg]

Let it hang and let it thaw on out in the shed, freezings no problem.

 

[nodakian]

Wrap in heavy duty plastic and bring into the house for a couple days. I had to do this for three deer one year. My roommates didn’t love it, but we were in a long cold spell so had no choice.

 

[KurtR]

Wrap in heavy duty plastic and bring into the house for a couple days. I had to do this for three deer one year. My roommates didn’t love it, but we were in a long cold spell so had no choice.

It would be better for me to go rent a hotel and do that if i tried that the only thing wrapped in plastic would be me after my wife killed me

 

[UtahJimmy]

Let it hang and let it thaw on out in the shed, freezings no problem.

If you are hanging to age, freezing is a problem. Enzymes that break down the muscle structures die when frozen. I'd say you are done hanging.

Once you get it thawed enough to butcher, break down the animal and put in your freezer for long term storage.

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[dirtclod Az.]

Partially frozen meat is the easiest to butcher,get started,by the time you are done the Deer will be ready to be wrapped and re-frozen.UtahJimmy is correct,you are done hanging/Ageing.

 

[robtattoo]

If you are hanging to age, freezing is a problem. Enzymes that break down the muscle structures die when frozen. I'd say you are done hanging.

Once you get it thawed enough to butcher, break down the animal and put in your freezer for long term storage.

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By that estimation, meat that's been frozen shouldn't ever rot.......

Unfreeze it however you choose & if you want to let it hang longer, go for it. As long as the temperature is cool enough & stable, the meat WILL continue ageing/tenderizing.

 

[UtahJimmy]

By that estimation, meat that's been frozen shouldn't ever rot.......

Unfreeze it however you choose & if you want to let it hang longer, go for it. As long as the temperature is cool enough & stable, the meat WILL continue ageing/tenderizing.

Never claimed that it won't rot. There's a big difference between enzymes and bacteria.

If by claiming "WILL continue aging/tenderizing" you mean become mushy and lose flavor, then be my guest and ruin your hard earned protein. The point of aging is to improve flavor, not destroy it.

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