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Default Refreezing meat

Terry wrote:
> I put sliced deli ham in the freezer because I am not always in the
> mood for ham.
>
> Is it unsafe to defrost in water (in sandwich bags), then refreeze the
> unused slices?


Not unsafe but the texture will degrade. Separate the slices into "sandwich
size" and then freeze them. That way you don't defrost more than you're
going to need.

Jill