freezer burn

[tracy]

we took some steak out of the freezer last night and discovered it has freezer burn on it. is there any way to still cook this?

[mark]

with large enough hunks of meat, i've cut off the outer portions with ok results (need a sharp knife & steady hand, helps if it's still partially frozen). it tends to be a little drier and less flavorful, but nothing a good pan sauce won't remedy. i hate to waste food, especially expensive cuts of meat.

[cbauer]

Not really, it won't kill you but it will be absolutely horrible to eat. Invest in a FoodSaver - it's saved me tons of money. No freezer burn - ever. :)

[Niki]

No. Throw it away. Freezer burn is oxidation.
Oxygen combines with the molecules in the surface of the food. This is just my opinion, but I do not think it is healthy for you to eat, not to mention it won't taste good at all.

[Bill Taylor]

Second the recommendation of the Food Saver. It's one of the few info-mercial food prep products that actually works. If money isn't too tight, get the "pro" unit which is heavier duty, easier to clean, has built-in storage for the bag roll material and is less prone to move around the corner.

Only downside is that the bags are costly (they are multi-layer and amazingly tough), but they can be washed in the dishwasher and re-used. However you can also vacuum save and freeze any appropriate material in regular Mason jars, which are very cheap.

You can sometimes get a deal on the FoodSaver bag material at Costco.