All of our fresh meats can be frozen and we recommend that you follow our tips to ensure that your products' flavour, colour, texture, and quality remain consistent.
Please note, storage times may slightly vary depending on your freezer model and performance.
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Meat Type |
Storage |
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Beef Beef Roasts Beef Steaks Beef Mince |
Up to 12 months Up to 12 months Up to 6 months |
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Chicken Chicken Breast and Leg Whole Chicken |
Up to 6 months Up to 6 months |
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Lamb Lamb Roasts Lamb Fillets |
Up to 12 months Up to 6 months |
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Pork Bacon Pork Roasts Pork Fillets Pork Chops Pork Mince |
Up to 3 months Up to 12 months Up to 12 months Up to 6 months Up to 6 months |
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Sausages |
Up to 3 months |
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Scottish Range Black Pudding Haggis Pies Tattie Scones |
Up to 6 months Up to 6 months Up to 3 months Up to 3 months |
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Cooked Meats Cooked Meat or Poultry Haggis Meat stock Pies and Pastries |
Up to 3 months Up to 6 months Up to 6 months Up to 3 months |
FREEZING
Freeze fresh products immediately after purchase.
Only freeze food within its use-by date.
Do not refreeze raw meat that has been frozen before.
We recommend portioning out meat and freezing in separate bags.
Label and date meat placed in the freezer.
Ensure your food is wrapped tightly to avoid freezer burn, which can cause discoloration and affect the taste.
You can freeze cooked meat, such as leftovers or meals cooked from previously frozen meat, as long as it has cooled down completely first.
DEFROSTING
Ensure the meat is thawed before cooking.
Small pieces may take up to 6 hours, while large items like joints can take up to 48 hours.
If possible, defrost in the fridge.
Otherwise, use the microwave's defrost setting just before cooking, or run cold water over the raw meat (in a sealed container).
Put a tray under the meat when defrosting, to avoid cross contamination and spillage.
Do not refreeze meat that has been thawed.
You can freeze cooked meat if it was frozen before.
STORING / HEATING FROZEN-READY PRODUCTS
Our pies and pastries are ready to freeze.
Once you receive them, put them in the freezer and use them within three months.
You'll need to defrost them completely before reheating in the oven (recommended) or microwave.
Make sure they're piping hot before serving.
When you defrost them, store in the fridge and consume within one day.
