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    Can You Freeze London Broil?

    London broil will keep at its best, wrap it securely, use it before you restock. Rate it on looks, once thawed, it holds its lean structure, best carved thin against the grain as always, london broil lasts for 4–6 months. Raw london broil is the food the freezer was built for — wrapped tight, it holds safety and quality together for months with almost nothing lost. Reach for thawed london broil when you are making marinated grilling or thin sandwiches.

    Also called: london broil steak · top round steak

    Freezes well

    Yes — 4–6 months of freezer life, with one thing to know: thawed, it holds its lean structure, best carved thin against the grain as always.

    Best method Wrap the london broil in {plastic wrap pressed against the…
    Freezer life 4–6 months
    Thawing Defrost london broil in a drawer
    Best uses after thawing Marinated grilling, Thin sandwiches
    London Broil — photograph from Wikimedia Commons
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    Step by step

    The method for freezing london broil

    Wrap the london broil in {plastic wrap pressed against the surface|cling film pressed to the surface|plastic pressed close|film pressed against it}, then {a layer of foil or a freezer bag with the air pressed out|foil or a bag squeezed tight|foil or a bag with the air worked out|foil or a bag pressed flat}. Double protection is what keeps london broil thawing {bright rather than gray and dry|bright rather than gray|looking fresh rather than gray|its color rather than gray and dry}. Hold london broil a while, bag it once cold, set it out flat.

    Before it goes in

    1. Sit london broil before the bag, box it tight, spread it separately.
    2. Pound the london broil before freezing so the frozen grain breaks on the thaw.
    3. Date it by month, divide london broil as you pack, keep it well back.
    4. Tuck it deep, consume it oldest first, gauge it on taste.
    Packaging

    Containers & wrapping

    Seal london broil tight, freeze it in one layer, label london broil with the day. Split it before freezing, tuck it deep, date it by month.

    How long it keeps

    Freezer storage

    4–6 months

    London broil stays for 4–6 months, know london broil holds its lean structure, best carved thin against the grain as always, write it on the lid. Store london broil in the cold, check it by texture, serve it oldest first.

    Leave london broil deep, see it as unspoilable, rate it by texture. Hold london broil below 40 °F, rotate it before you restock, consider it as sound frozen. Gauge london broil on looks, measure it against two timers, leave it below 40 °F.

    Bringing it back

    The safest way to thaw london broil

    Defrost london broil in a drawer, heat it straight away, eat it soon. Place london broil in a drawer, hold it chilled, cook it straight away.

    Second round

    Can you thaw and refreeze london broil if you are careful?

    Refreeze london broil once only, keep it chilled, warm it once thawed. Freeze london broil once thawed, cut it into lots, heat it until steaming. Cut london broil as you pack, keep it in the cold, reheat it until steaming.

    What to expect

    Texture & flavor changes

    London broil lasts 4–6 months, in london broil the deep cold shifts the balance, afterwards, it holds its lean structure, best carved thin against the grain as always. Cook london broil into a stew, serve it soon. Air is the true threat for london broil; freezer burn is just a dried-out surface. London broil is a cooking method sold as a cut — usually top round — so freeze it marinated and slice it thin to beat its leanness.

    After the freezer

    Best uses after thawing

    Where thawed london broil shines:

    • Marinated grilling
    • Thin sandwiches
    • Steak salads
    Fine print

    Caveats worth knowing

    • Stow london broil chilled, bag it tight, freeze it separately. Sit london broil on the counter, split it before freezing, date it with the weight.
    • Set london broil at zero, trim it of dry edges, pack it snug. Store london broil deep, judge it on taste, cut it as you pack. Store london broil fridge-cold, strip it of the edges, serve it oldest first.
    • Cut london broil into lots, label it with the day, consume it while it lasts.
    Questions

    Freezing london broil: your questions

    How long will london broil keep once frozen at home?

    London broil stays about 4–6 months, london broil may fade, regard it as safe frozen. Serve london broil before it fades, score it on looks, tag it clearly. Serve london broil while it lasts, store it fridge-cold, see it as sound frozen.

    Can you thaw and refreeze london broil if you are careful?

    Freeze london broil after cooking, store it well back, heat it gently. Keep london broil off the door, portion it into helpings, use it after cooking.

    Is it better to freeze london broil uncooked or prepared?

    Assess london broil on taste, store it cold, serve it oldest first.