Can you freeze the remaining portion after opening, if so how long do they last ?
1625480
I don't freeze, just refrigerate after opening. I supplement my 70lb retriever's diet of dry kibble and boiled chicken quarters with Red Barn beef roll, which I pre-cut into 6 portions. One 4-lb roll last six feedings or six days. I keep it fresh in a bread bag sealed with a twist tie.
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Yes, you can freeze the remaining portion after opening. I cut my 4 lb. roll in half, and place one half in a sealed plastic box in the refrigerator, This is the half I use daily, slicing the amount I need for each meal, and breaking that slice into small pieces. The other half I place in a zip lock bag and freeze until the first half is gone. As I am constantly rotating in this way, I probably have never had reason to freeze the half more than 2 or 3 weeks. As I read on the internet, the guidelines for freezer storage for meats are for quality only. Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely. (Though I find the quality goes down after about 6-8 months.) Yes, you can freeze the remaining portion after opening. I cut my 4 lb. roll in half, and place one half in a sealed plastic box in the refrigerator, This is the half I use daily, slicing the amount I need for each meal, and breaking that slice into small pieces. The other half I place in a zip lock bag and freeze until the first half is gone. As I am constantly rotating in this way, I probably have never had reason to freeze the half more than 2 or 3 weeks. As I read on the internet, the guidelines for freezer storage for meats are for quality only. Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely.... » Read More Yes, you can freeze the remaining portion after opening. I cut my 4 lb. roll in half, and place one half in a sealed plastic box in the refrigerator, This is the half I use daily, slicing the amount I need for each meal, and breaking that slice into small pieces. The other half I place in a zip lock bag and freeze until the first half is gone. As I am constantly rotating in this way, I probably have never had reason to freeze the half more than 2 or 3 weeks. As I read on the internet, the guidelines for freezer storage for meats are for quality only. Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely. (Though I find the quality goes down after about 6-8 months.) « Show Less
1625482
I think you can freeze it, how long it will last has a lot to do with how you wrap. Not more than 6 months if you care about freezer burn. I have never frozen, just wrap and put back in the fridge.
1625483
I keep it in the refrig after opening. Cover the cut end tightly so it doesn't dry out. I had one in my frig for over two months and it was just fine.I get the big ones, and cut them into sections, freeze all but the portion I'm currently using. Maybe dampen the cut end with some water before covering with foil and then plastic. Once it dries out you can pound nails with it!
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Yes, you can freeze the remaining portion after opening. I cut my 4 lb. roll in half, and place one half in a sealed plastic box in the refrigerator, This is the half I use daily, slicing the amount I need for each meal, and breaking that slice into small pieces. The other half I place in a zip lock bag and freeze until the first half is gone. As I am constantly rotating in this way, I probably have never had reason to freeze the half more than 2 or 3 weeks. As I read on the internet, the guidelines for freezer storage for meats are for quality only. Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely. (Though I find the quality goes down after about 6-8 months.)
1871725
I keep mine in the freezer, but they should be fine in the pantry if you use them within a month or two.
1666932
Yes, they are absolutely freezer ready! The seal is tight. I am using them right now to freeze single-serving portions of my wedding cake. So far the cake tastes perfectly fine after 2 1/2 weeks. I can write in with an update when more time has gone by.
1659580
Well, I keep them after opening in a ziplock bag and I think sometimes it's 6 months or more before I use them all. Sometimes I put them in the refrigerator in the ziplock bag. Once you've reconstituted them with water however I'd use them within a few days.
1368169
I put enough to last for reasonable period in a glass jar. Freeze the remainder in bag plus couple of freezer bags
621813
I do not have a direct answer but if I froze them I would open them and dump them out in a ice cube tray and freeze them that way. Reason being I am not sure that the plastic container is designed to be frozen? or rated to be frozen. Just my 2 cents maybe some one will chime in their thoughts to help answer your question.
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I have never done this myself. The only problem I can see would be getting them through the opening once they are frozen. If the opening is big then no problem.
1324900
I did. They will spoil eventually, and last longer if stored at a colder temp....with such a large container, I needed them to last as long as possible!
1763974
I have not done that yet. You may want to try it first. I do use these a lot, I just never froze them. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
1360316
The ones I bought last month say they are good through October 2015, but I'm assuming that's unopened. Once opened I would just freeze them!
1315513
It depends on how long you keep it, but it should be fine for a few weeks at room temperature until opened. When I opened mine, I cut it into 3 parts - kept the part I'm using in the fridge and froze the other 2 parts. If your fridge is big enough, you can just keep the whole thing in it.
1075535
I kept mine in the freezer until I was ready to use them. That worked well.
1759063
The jar is small and you use it like butter. It keeps in the refrigerator just fine. I had mine open for a couple weeks with no problem. But I assume you could take out portions and freeze them. Enjoy.
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No, not before opening. After they are opened (if not finished) they need to be refrigerated.
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When I received mine 5 months ago, I wrapped the remaining pieces in paper toweling (had about 3 or 4 packages) & put all of them in a zip lock bag. They lasted easily 3 months. (Longer than that they mold). Mine was very fresh, so that probably makes a difference. It's important to keep it dry and cool. I didn't try freezing - so I don't know if that works. Hope this helps
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Hello Penny, I keep these in the freezer and refill my mason jar in my larder every couple of weeks, I am no sure how long they can be kept in the freezer but sometimes I reach into the bag for a quick cold sample on my way out the door. I think they could last in the freezer for months. Hope this helps...
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They are freeze dried so should last indefinitely if sealed. If left open, moisture could get in and cause spoilage.