"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> I tried to use them to cut up the meat for the Easter pies. But they
>> wouldn't cut it. In the past I have used a knife to cut the meat and
>> cheese
>> but some of the meat is greasy and it makes for a slippery mess.
>
> Even with very sharp knife, room temp meat can be too loose (and
> greasy) to cut as you want to. Best way to cut raw meat with a knife
> is to have it semi-frozen. It's very firm but still soft enough to
> slice through with no problem.
>
> I know you will discount this method but it works well for me.

I couldn't go back and uncook the meat. They were cold cuts.