Freeze it early, not after it lingers
If you know you will not cook the meat within a short window, freeze it sooner rather than later. Letting marinated meat sit too long in the refrigerator can make the texture softer than you want, especially with acidic marinades.
- 01Freeze the meat the same day if your plans change.
- 02Label the package before it goes into the freezer.
- 03Flatten the package so it freezes and thaws more evenly.