Hi Colleen! One tip that might help, you can wrap your meat in plastic wrap before putting into your bags. This does 2 things, your meat doesn't have any chance of getting freezer burn and it allows you to reuse your bags. I have designated bags for all of my meat in the freezer that I just reuse. 😃
Hello Colleen, i am a newer viewer, and I just want to thank you for your recipes. Your steps are so easy to f ollow. I made chicken stew without the dumplings, and it was delicious. My husband and I enjoyed so much. Blessings from Michigan Linda❤
Thank you so much for showing us how to wrap the meat in water for freezing in order to avoid burn on meat. This will help me so much. Take care, Colleen. ❤
I live alone and often buy larger packages of meat to portion out for meals. My problem has been remembering what is in my freezer. I was visiting a family member that has a white board above her freezer that she uses to keep track so she can meal plan. I purchased small magnetic white boards from the dollar store to attach to my fridge freezers as a reminder of what I have on hand. Hope others will find this a helpful tip. Thanks Colleen for sharing cost saving tips with us. Take care.
Hi Colleen! I agree: food prices are up all over. Thanks to your videos I quit buying bread. I make my own in the bread machine. I've done a lot of cutting back bc I too am on a fixed income. My new motto is I need my money more than you need my money! I try to keep laughing bc crying doesn't get you anywhere!!! Thanks again for your great videos!
Add the liquid for your sweet and sour recipe to the bag and it will marinate in the freezer. I always buy the family size pack of meat on sale and repack it. Then i always have meat in the freezer for a decent price. If you debone your own meat then you can make stock/broth from the bones also, another savings.
Colleen, I would wrap each kind of the cut individually in saran wrap, and place all 6 of them in one bag. Then I can take out only the 2 or 3 needed the night before cooking, to thaw. I also portion bacon this way, 3 slices at a time. This really does extend the life of frozen meat considerably. I really enjoy your videos and recipes.
Thank you so much for explaining correctly on how to prepare meat to portion into smaller portions. I appreciate how you followed Canadian government guidelines for food safety preparation. I live in America and also follow the American guidelines for food safety. So important to prevent cross contamination and hopefully not having contamination of a food bacteria. Passing on a tip I do when packing food into freezer bags is to use food tongs to pick up food and place in freezer bags. Prevents touching outside of freezer bag with hands. Enjoyed this video and so very helpful. I too am a senior trying to keep our budget much better also.
Perfect timing! I just got back from the grocery store with a full slab of spare ribs that were on sale for $1.48/lb and came to $7.60. I'll separate into 4-rib sections (its just me) and vacuum seal for the freezer. Each meal will cost less than $2.
Thanks Colleen for sharing your knowledge. I do buy bulk packages and break down into meal size portions. When I'm ready to repackage- wash my hands, label the bags, then I turn the top of all the bags so the "zippers" out/over (like a cuff), put the meat in all the bags, then wash my hands again, unroll the top of each bag and seal, pushing out the air of course. Turning over the top of the bag keeps the zipper cleaner so it seals better & easier. Washing after filling all the bags but before sealing reduces the chance of "goo" all over the outside of the packages.
Thank you so much for this video. I had just bought 2 pork loins with this very idea but was unsure how to proceed. I would love too see how to do chicken and brisket. ❤
Whenever you share your food prices in Canada, I'm always shocked at how much higher your costs are. Food is pricey here in NY too, but we do have a variety of grocery stores to choose from, and there is one that is better than others, so we usually shop there. Thanks for showing us how to participate out the meat!
I found an almost new vacuum sealer at Goodwill for $10. You're absolutely right - its saved me a lot of money and allowed me to cut up large pieces of meat for the freezer.
Exactly what I have always done.....the best way to get value for $. Excellent video, Colleen!! Thanks for thinking outside the box of ways we all can save a bit of money. Cheers from New Brunswick
Hi, interesting video. I am seeing pork temperature at 145 degrees so I take mine off at 140 to allow for extra cooking while resting. I wonder if some meat thermometers could be a bit off in there calibration also.
I have been buying the loin primal cryovac meat for years. Used to get it for 99 cents a lb, but the last one was $2.29 a lb. And I used to cut a roast or two, and several chops and the cubes for stir fry or stew. My husband now has dentures, so I now cut a generous sized roast and season it for porcetta and let it sit in the fridge for a few days. When I've cooked it and cooled it I will slice it thinly and portion it out for sandwiches for him. I cut some cubes and mix them with some ground pork and make formed ham (I had no idea it was so simple) and again when it is cured and I have cooked it I will slice it thinly and portion it out for sandwiches. Given the cost of deli meat you can see how much money I am saving. The rest of the meat I simply grind up for sausage meat (I have a couple of seasoning mixes that are really good). I have a vacuum sealer and have never regretted the investment. I also have a meat slicer that will also slice bread and I can kick myself for not buying one years ago. Just one thing. Please, please, please put at least a wet paper towel under your cutting board to keep it from slipping around. Lastly, we have a kitchen supply store in town that will sharpen knives (they have a Tuesday special of $2 per blade - regular cost is $3). Maybe check to see if you have one (we have Hendrix Kitchen Supply) and what they charge.
Colleen - I really enjoy your videos. I appreciate your common sense approach and the interesting stories you share! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
What a great video today! I never thought of cutting it up for sweet and sour pork or pork cutlets. Also, i wanted to tell you how pretty your hair is. Take care, and God bless you. ❤❤
Good to show others how to do this..I have been doing it for years! Saves so much money! Your pork is much more expensive, I can still get a pork loin for $1.99 a pound!
Colleen, I hope you realize what a service you are providing to families by sharing these basics. It’s a reminder to everyone that we can gift others by being helpful in whatever way we can. May God bless your efforts and continue to give you strength and inspiration to build community in this manner. ❤
@mymagicword Thank you so much! I started this channel to have a place to store my recipes for my kids and grandkids but it has become something much greater than that. 🙏
Just had broiled ribeye steaks for dinner tonight. I cut them off a ribeye roast that I got around Easter. It was on special for $5.99/lb. I bought 6 roasts and I have a year worth of steaks!
I had to chuckle at you using water to avoid freezer burn. I have done that for years for certain veggies, but .never thought of using the technique for meats As one example, French cut string beans get freezer burned very quickly so I package them in water. I also freeze small quantities of certain herbs in ice cubes. Would you be able to show how to carve up a beef tenderloin, or is that way too expensive in Canada? I love the way you present things in such a personal friendly way.
Thank you for the tips on saving money! My husband and I are both on fixed incomes so saving money any way we can is a plus. Another way I save money for myself is I figure out what I’m going to spend money on (except for bills and gas) and I withdraw the cash. I pay cash for everything and I have saved so much. I’ve done this for a year now.
Plus I have not denied myself of any luxuries that I used to do, massages, hair, nails, etc. I just pay cash for it now. I am not bragging because I never used to carry cash because I’d spend it quickly. Now I plan on my spending.
Hi beautiful Colleen- Thanks for reminding me to buy bigger cuts of meat and section them. Our family is now similar to yours. My husband, myself and nephew 2-3 nights aweek while he is town at Uni. I would LOVE it if you could give a similar chicken demo. Blessings. Edit to add. I realize how much money I am spending and wasting by not doing what you have shown. Thanks so much again. I usually buy a chicken, roast it and it's gone in one sitting. That fine as a Sunday dinner, but I can make more meals from buying another chicken when it's on sale and make more meals with it.
My favorite cut of meat and I do the same thing. Once they had pork loin for 99 cents a pound. I had a 30 days of pork loin celebration at my house. My kids did get tired of it after that month. Lol
When I find chicken breast at good price I buy 10 pounds and grind it my self because ground chicken &ground turkey is more expensive but better for me.
At 11 yrs old we got our first Jersey Cow and it was my job to milk, separate, make butter etc. By the time I was 14 we had 4 cows including 1 Holstein. The separated milk went to my cousin to slop the hogs. At the end of the year we got a hog. Usually around 350-440lbs. It was always the best pork. I hated milking the cows back then but I sure miss it now. That was 50yrs ago.
My father would buy a side of beef and bring it home. We'd spend the next two days cutting up meat and packaging it. He used a band saw with a blade he'd sterilized, and the rest of the family packaged. He'd also go in half on a pig with a friend and we did the same thing. We had a huge freezer and the scraps were pressure canned. The good ole days
Great video! I have a book called "Cutting up in the Kitchen", written by Merle Ellis. He was a professional butcher. This book gives wonderful explanations of all types of meat and poultry, the various cuts, what to use them for and how to cut up the meat yourself. I use it all the time. It is only available used. I think this is a really important skill that you taught in this video. I also encourage everyone to save the skin and bones to make stock. Once you get into the habit of this kind of cooking, you're hooked!!!! Take care Colleen and stay warm,
Thank you for sharing the different cuts from one pork loin roast. Just last week I was looking for boneless pork loin chops, ended up buying a pork loin like yours and cut my own chops and a pork roast. I had heard to make it easier to cut, just freeze it first. { My largest knife wasn't too sharp either but, like you said, you make do with what you have}. Have a great day !
Calling the one at excellent video on cutting up and saving money by buying a whole piece and cutting it the way you want at my local store when they have pork loins on sale they will cut it to your specification same way with round and bottom round they did the same thing and they don’t charge extra
Hi Colleen! One tip that might help, you can wrap your meat in plastic wrap before putting into your bags. This does 2 things, your meat doesn't have any chance of getting freezer burn and it allows you to reuse your bags. I have designated bags for all of my meat in the freezer that I just reuse. 😃
Tip; place a damp dish cloth under your cutting board to keep it from moving around. Works good!
I use a grippy shelf liner, it also helps open jars.
Hello Colleen, i am a newer viewer, and I just want to thank you for your recipes. Your steps are so easy to f ollow. I made chicken stew without the dumplings, and it was delicious. My husband and I enjoyed so much. Blessings from Michigan Linda❤
Thank you so much for showing us how to wrap the meat in water for freezing in order to avoid burn on meat. This will help me so much. Take care, Colleen. ❤
@@MarilyneDespins You're welcome, I am happy to help!
I never knew this trick either!
I live alone and often buy larger packages of meat to portion out for meals. My problem has been remembering what is in my freezer. I was visiting a family member that has a white board above her freezer that she uses to keep track so she can meal plan. I purchased small magnetic white boards from the dollar store to attach to my fridge freezers as a reminder of what I have on hand. Hope others will find this a helpful tip. Thanks Colleen for sharing cost saving tips with us. Take care.
@WendyDyke Thank you for sharing that Wendy it's a great tip.
Hi Colleen! I agree: food prices are up all over. Thanks to your videos I quit buying bread. I make my own in the bread machine. I've done a lot of cutting back bc I too am on a fixed income. My new motto is I need my money more than you need my money! I try to keep laughing bc crying doesn't get you anywhere!!! Thanks again for your great videos!
@@meredithhamilton9795 Good to hear from you! Thanks for watching!
Add the liquid for your sweet and sour recipe to the bag and it will marinate in the freezer. I always buy the family size pack of meat on sale and repack it. Then i always have meat in the freezer for a decent price. If you debone your own meat then you can make stock/broth from the bones also, another savings.
Colleen, I would wrap each kind of the cut individually in saran wrap, and place all 6 of them in one bag. Then I can take out only the 2 or 3 needed the night before cooking, to thaw. I also portion bacon this way, 3 slices at a time. This really does extend the life of frozen meat considerably. I really enjoy your videos and recipes.
Thank you so much for explaining correctly on how to prepare meat to portion into smaller portions. I appreciate how you followed Canadian government guidelines for food safety preparation. I live in America and also follow the American guidelines for food safety. So important to prevent cross contamination and hopefully not having contamination of a food bacteria. Passing on a tip I do when packing food into freezer bags is to use food tongs to pick up food and place in freezer bags. Prevents touching outside of freezer bag with hands. Enjoyed this video and so very helpful. I too am a senior trying to keep our budget much better also.
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I really appreciate you. Blessings.
Thank you so much! ❤
Perfect timing! I just got back from the grocery store with a full slab of spare ribs that were on sale for $1.48/lb and came to $7.60. I'll separate into 4-rib sections (its just me) and vacuum seal for the freezer. Each meal will cost less than $2.
Excellent! That's a great value!
PORK Schnitzel can be made from the porkchops. I also grind up a few pkg s for meatballs and filling for❤❤️🇨🇦 wontons ect.
Please do a vlog on the chicken thighs, and legs!
You are an awesome person!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing these tips!
Thanks Colleen for sharing your knowledge. I do buy bulk packages and break down into meal size portions. When I'm ready to repackage- wash my hands, label the bags, then I turn the top of all the bags so the "zippers" out/over (like a cuff), put the meat in all the bags, then wash my hands again, unroll the top of each bag and seal, pushing out the air of course. Turning over the top of the bag keeps the zipper cleaner so it seals better & easier. Washing after filling all the bags but before sealing reduces the chance of "goo" all over the outside of the packages.
Thanks so much for your hard work for your subscribers.
thats a great idea for this younger generation to learn.
I think it's really important for the younger generation to learn these practical skills. Thank you!
@@oursilvermoments6028 yes it is
I saw those big pork loins at the No Frills this week. In Ontario! So it must be across the country. Great video, Colleen!
I did too. Ontario here! I like buying those when they are super inexpensive.
Thank you so much for this video. I had just bought 2 pork loins with this very idea but was unsure how to proceed. I would love too see how to do chicken and brisket. ❤
Glad it was helpful!
@@oursilvermoments6028 Yes please Collen- show us more!
Whenever you share your food prices in Canada, I'm always shocked at how much higher your costs are. Food is pricey here in NY too, but we do have a variety of grocery stores to choose from, and there is one that is better than others, so we usually shop there. Thanks for showing us how to participate out the meat!
Things are expensive here. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for all the good tips. My husband and I are trying to make our meat stretch . You gave instructions.
Thank you so much for this video. A friend just gave me a pork loin and this will help me break it down for the freezer.
Great tips. I'll be watching for the next sale on pork loin, as this certainly is the way to go. Thank you
Thank you for sharing
@@doretheasalter5131 Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@doretheasalter5131 Thank you for watching and commenting. 🥰
Thanks so much for shareing yhat im going yo defnintely try that and save money again thank uou so much
You are so welcome
This was educational for me and I am sure for others as well. Thank you! Hugs from Indiana
@susanmcroberts8877 thank you and hugs right back 🤗
Our prices are high here too but we’re hoping to fix that very soon. Pray for us Colleen.
I certainly will be praying for you all Catherine ❤
A few years ago I invested in a vacuum sealer because I cut my meat as you do it has more than paid for itself thank you for all your good meal ideas
I found an almost new vacuum sealer at Goodwill for $10. You're absolutely right - its saved me a lot of money and allowed me to cut up large pieces of meat for the freezer.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I appreciate the time you took and your style of instruction. 😊
I really enjoy your videos. You are very good at explaining things and you always have useable recipes.
Great tips. I love your videos. You are a really genuine person. A sweetheart ❤️🌺
Thank you. Helpful.
Good idea for saving money for sure.
Good information.I bought a pork loin today.
Great ideas for freezing meats.
Thanks for watching!
Exactly what I have always done.....the best way to get value for $. Excellent video, Colleen!!
Thanks for thinking outside the box of ways we all can save a bit of money.
Cheers from New Brunswick
You are so welcome!
Thank you for a refresher course!!
I am 70 and I still have never cut up a chicken. Can you make a video on that. Thank you
Hi, interesting video. I am seeing pork temperature at 145 degrees so I take mine off at 140 to allow for extra cooking while resting. I wonder if some meat thermometers could be a bit off in there calibration also.
So appreciate your practical advice.
I love you sweet cook!😂 you are so easy to understand
@SharonStein-t5s Thank you Sharon!
I have been buying the loin primal cryovac meat for years. Used to get it for 99 cents a lb, but the last one was $2.29 a lb. And I used to cut a roast or two, and several chops and the cubes for stir fry or stew. My husband now has dentures, so I now cut a generous sized roast and season it for porcetta and let it sit in the fridge for a few days. When I've cooked it and cooled it I will slice it thinly and portion it out for sandwiches for him. I cut some cubes and mix them with some ground pork and make formed ham (I had no idea it was so simple) and again when it is cured and I have cooked it I will slice it thinly and portion it out for sandwiches. Given the cost of deli meat you can see how much money I am saving. The rest of the meat I simply grind up for sausage meat (I have a couple of seasoning mixes that are really good). I have a vacuum sealer and have never regretted the investment. I also have a meat slicer that will also slice bread and I can kick myself for not buying one years ago. Just one thing. Please, please, please put at least a wet paper towel under your cutting board to keep it from slipping around. Lastly, we have a kitchen supply store in town that will sharpen knives (they have a Tuesday special of $2 per blade - regular cost is $3). Maybe check to see if you have one (we have Hendrix Kitchen Supply) and what they charge.
Would Love To Watch You Make Sweet And Sour Pork!
Great ideas. You are an inspiration 🎉
Colleen - I really enjoy your videos. I appreciate your common sense approach and the interesting stories you share! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
Thank you! You too!
What a great video today! I never thought of cutting it up for sweet and sour pork or pork cutlets. Also, i wanted to tell you how pretty your hair is. Take care, and God bless you. ❤❤
@@cooki10554 Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
Good to show others how to do this..I have been doing it for years! Saves so much money! Your pork is much more expensive, I can still get a pork loin for $1.99 a pound!
Colleen, I hope you realize what a service you are providing to families by sharing these basics. It’s a reminder to everyone that we can gift others by being helpful in whatever way we can. May God bless your efforts and continue to give you strength and inspiration to build community in this manner. ❤
@mymagicword Thank you so much! I started this channel to have a place to store my recipes for my kids and grandkids but it has become something much greater than that. 🙏
Thank you I have two in the freezer. I did not know what to do with it
Thank you so much love your videos 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
Very helpful!
Just had broiled ribeye steaks for dinner tonight. I cut them off a ribeye roast that I got around Easter. It was on special for $5.99/lb. I bought 6 roasts and I have a year worth of steaks!
Loved it, ty for that help.
@@dianevictorianshabbyshop3876 You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Appreciate the video! Thanks Colleen ❤
You are so welcome!
I had to chuckle at you using water to avoid freezer burn. I have done that for years for certain veggies, but .never thought of using the technique for meats As one example, French cut string beans get freezer burned very quickly so I package them in water. I also freeze small quantities of certain herbs in ice cubes. Would you be able to show how to carve up a beef tenderloin, or is that way too expensive in Canada? I love the way you present things in such a personal friendly way.
I love your channel!
@kathyelam2196 Thank you, Kathy!! I appreciate your watching. 🥰
Thank you for the tips on saving money! My husband and I are both on fixed incomes so saving money any way we can is a plus.
Another way I save money for myself is I figure out what I’m going to spend money on (except for bills and gas) and I withdraw the cash. I pay cash for everything and I have saved so much. I’ve done this for a year now.
Thanks for sharing!! Cash is a great idea.
@@oursilvermoments6028, it’s a lot harder to pull cash out of my billfold than it is to pull out the debt card! 😁
Plus I have not denied myself of any luxuries that I used to do, massages, hair, nails, etc. I just pay cash for it now. I am not bragging because I never used to carry cash because I’d spend it quickly. Now I plan on my spending.
Hi beautiful Colleen- Thanks for reminding me to buy bigger cuts of meat and section them. Our family is now similar to yours. My husband, myself and nephew 2-3 nights aweek while he is town at Uni. I would LOVE it if you could give a similar chicken demo. Blessings. Edit to add. I realize how much money I am spending and wasting by not doing what you have shown. Thanks so much again. I usually buy a chicken, roast it and it's gone in one sitting. That fine as a Sunday dinner, but I can make more meals from buying another chicken when it's on sale and make more meals with it.
My favorite cut of meat and I do the same thing. Once they had pork loin for 99 cents a pound. I had a 30 days of pork loin celebration at my house.
My kids did get tired of it after that month. Lol
I grind pork and make my own sausage. Tastes better and so much cheaper!
That would be a great video to learn how to do that.
When I find chicken breast at good price I buy 10 pounds and grind it my self because ground chicken &ground turkey is more expensive but better for me.
Great tip!
At 11 yrs old we got our first Jersey Cow and it was my job to milk, separate, make butter etc. By the time I was 14 we had 4 cows including 1 Holstein. The separated milk went to my cousin to slop the hogs. At the end of the year we got a hog. Usually around 350-440lbs. It was always the best pork. I hated milking the cows back then but I sure miss it now. That was 50yrs ago.
My father would buy a side of beef and bring it home. We'd spend the next two days cutting up meat and packaging it. He used a band saw with a blade he'd sterilized, and the rest of the family packaged. He'd also go in half on a pig with a friend and we did the same thing.
We had a huge freezer and the scraps were pressure canned.
The good ole days
Great video! I have a book called "Cutting up in the Kitchen", written by Merle Ellis. He was a professional butcher. This book gives wonderful explanations of all types of meat and poultry, the various cuts, what to use them for and how to cut up the meat yourself. I use it all the time. It is only available used.
I think this is a really important skill that you taught in this video. I also encourage everyone to save the skin and bones to make stock. Once you get into the habit of this kind of cooking, you're hooked!!!!
Take care Colleen and stay warm,
@@gaylekanak9269 Thank you 😊 I'm happy you enjoyed the video. Best wishes, Colleen
Thanks Colleen 10-20-2024❤
You are a wonderful person. I would love to be neighbors!
Food prices are definitely high and getting higher.
Thank you for sharing the different cuts from one pork loin roast. Just last week I was looking for boneless pork loin chops, ended up buying a pork loin like yours and cut my own chops and a pork roast. I had heard to make it easier to cut, just freeze it first. { My largest knife wasn't too sharp either but, like you said, you make do with what you have}. Have a great day !
Next time your cutting anything, to stop your board from sliding just put a wet cloth under it.
I only by my meat on sale, can’t afford it otherwise, I’m lucky I know how to can❤️
👏👏👍💐💞
I’m in California and everything is high
Our butcher at the grocery stores cuts ours free of charge
If you have an electric can opener most have a knife sharpener on the back.
Calling the one at excellent video on cutting up and saving money by buying a whole piece and cutting it the way you want at my local store when they have pork loins on sale they will cut it to your specification same way with round and bottom round they did the same thing and they don’t charge extra
@wendyzimmerman6002 what a wonderful service that would be!
I have been doing this for years. I am on SS and high rent. I can’t afford meat unless I do it this way
@@lindakosarski6967 Yes, we all need to be watching what we buy and how we spend right now.
🥰😇🤑👍
WOW- you all are getting hit with food money. I stick to pork and chicken very little beef -- and it's just me.
Food prices are super high here also. We need to vote Biden & Harris out of office and vote Donald Trump back into office. Awesome video thumbs up.