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    "Third shed, A Success" Hornets23's Avatar
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    Is it ok to refreeze fish?

    I always buy bags frozen salmon or tilapia filets for my snakes. The problem is that they are really hard to cut when theyre frozen. It would be a lot easier to let them thaw and THEN cut them into appropriately sized portions. I recall someone saying that they refreeze mice but I just wanted to get some opinions on whether it is ok to refreeze fish for my snakes? I'm guessing it would be ok, but what do you guys think?
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    Re: Is it ok to refreeze fish?

    Try this, I do it all the time, thaw the fillet partially just so it is about as hard as stiff ice cream, line up your blade and push firmly down.

    I cut the fish into strips all at once, then bag up portions in small zip lock sandwich bags.

    Put it all back in the freezer, and only take out what you need after that.

    Repeated thawing / re-freezing of any meat item is not something I would recommend.

    Fish thaws quick, so you would only need to leave it out for a couple minutes for it to soften enough to cut this way.

    Hope it helps....

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    Re: Is it ok to refreeze fish?

    I was thinking I would thaw it once and cut the whole thing, but I think you're right. It would be better to just partially thaw...Thanks Wayne!
    ~Christa

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    Re: Is it ok to refreeze fish?

    I found the fish to be "stringy" when its thawed all the way.

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    Re: Is it ok to refreeze fish?

    Yeah...I know exactly what you mean. It is kind of stringy. I usually cut it with scissors.
    ~Christa

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    Re: Is it ok to refreeze fish?

    you can also buy frsh fish and cut into strips and let the pieces freeze on a tray seperated so tey dont stick together hpwever buying fresh is a bit more expensive
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    Re: Is it ok to refreeze fish?

    Quote Originally Posted by crzy_kevo View Post
    you can also buy frsh fish and cut into strips and let the pieces freeze on a tray seperated so tey dont stick together hpwever buying fresh is a bit more expensive

    I bought a slab of fresh salmon, I cut length wise, but bigger pieces, then used the food saver. Then I can just leave out on counter,open package cut into strips.
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    Re: Is it ok to refreeze fish?

    I always buy fresh, whole fish, cut them into meal-sized portions then freeze them. When it's time to feed, I thaw a piece and then cut it up into bite sized strips. Only have to freeze once that way.
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    Re: Is it ok to refreeze fish?

    I get these for a dollar a pack at the store, can't beat it...




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    Re: Is it ok to refreeze fish?

    Quote Originally Posted by adamanteus View Post
    I always buy fresh, whole fish, cut them into meal-sized portions then freeze them. When it's time to feed, I thaw a piece and then cut it up into bite sized strips. Only have to freeze once that way.
    That's pretty much how I do it, but I make bite sized strips straight away.

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