Can you refreeze hamburger meat

Answer 1

If it's been frozen previously and thawed but not cooked you can only refreeze it if it's been maintained at proper temperature in between (40F or below). It must be wrapped well and as much air as possible expelled so it won't develop freezer burn. If the meat has been cooked it can also be refrozen following the same guidelines.

Answer 2

You can, if you defrosted it in the refrigerator, and it is still fresh. But keep in mind that defrosting it again will add to the bacteria that multiplied during the first defrosting process, so be sure not to keep it out, or even in the fridge for too long before eating.

Answer 3

I called a butcher about this and he said NO. He said you can cook and refreeze but not thaw and refreeze uncooked.

Answer 4

No. You can freeze a fresh, raw burger once. But after thawing it you must cook it, you cannot freeze any meat twice safely.