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Old 10-25-2007, 05:11 AM   #1
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I'd like to make some meatballs and freeze them. Should I fully cook them first, just brown them, or freeze them raw?
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Old 10-25-2007, 08:33 AM   #2
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I always cook them first, so all I have to do is reheat. I've never had any problem w/ them being too dry
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Old 10-25-2007, 08:35 AM   #3
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I always cook mine too. They're never dry. I put them on a cookie sheet or tray and then when they're frozen solid, put them in a freezer bag.
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Old 10-27-2007, 02:35 PM   #4
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I freeze mine raw and then just thaw and drop in spaghetti sauce as normal...you can do it either way.

I also do my meatloaves and salisbury steaks raw.
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Old 10-27-2007, 09:22 PM   #5
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I love making meatballs in advance. When I had the teenage boys living with me, I would buy a huge pack of meat and cook them all up as meatballs and freeze them. The boys always thought it was heaven when I made anything with beef -- sometimes, I miss the boys!

I still do it, now that it is just our family, but I need to start making the packages smaller.

I always browned mine and then froze them in tin foil and a zip lock storage bag.
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Old 10-29-2007, 08:19 AM   #6
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This is an excellent idea! I don't know why it didn't occur to me sooner!
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