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Refreezing Meat

Can I refreeze uncooked pork chops?

By Geri from St. Louis, MO

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By 09/29/2010

No. Never refreeze meat. If you are not going to use it, cook it then freeze it.

By 09/27/2010

I would not do it; I would cook them, then freeze them. (You can use the thawed, cooked pork in casseroles, stir-fry, etc.).

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