Storing Meat Long Term

Abe_Wu_129395

Hello everyone!

I would like to get a entire beef Prime rib roast from Costco for Christmas dinner, and cut it into individual steaks and roasts. What is the best way to store it so that it's fresh? I've read about vacuum-sealing and freezing the meat to prevent freezer burn, but does this really work? Thanks so much for your help!

tshewman

Given that you're a week away from Christmas dinner and don't appear to have it in hand yet....(?), i would recommend the following (done it-not with Costco meat, but as long as quality is good, you should be fine-and works well):

1. Paint roast with fish sauce and vacuum seal for 2-3 days.

2. The day of (or even prior), torch and cook to preferred core temperature via SV. If SV not available, use Hestons ISOP method for low and slow (if conventional oven, you'll need to pry the door open).

3. Allow to rest for an hour or so. Cut into steaks, sear to finish.

Many ways to go about it and I suspect with a prime rib roast, you'll knock it out of the park regardless. :-)