Hello.

My name is Kamoda, and I am in charge of butchering at Ark Tategamori.

In the middle of March, the sunshine in the area of Ark Tategamori in Iwate Prefecture is completely "spring".
It's already bright in the morning of my commute, so I'm commuting while looking at nature.

↑This is Mt. Murone in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture.

Ah... Of course, I'm driving safely without looking aside.
(*^^)v

Alright…

Today we will talk about how to defrost meat well.

I get this question often.

"How should I defrost it to eat it deliciously? ? 』
“Do I have to eat immediately after thawing? ? 』
“Is it OK to defrost and freeze again? ? 』
etc…

After all, everyone wants to eat deliciously! !
This makes me very happy as a butcher shop that provides ingredients.
Please enjoy Tategamori Kogen pork deliciously.

Thank you for using it all the time.

"How should I defrost it to eat it deliciously? ? 』

This is the most asked.
The thawing method to eat deliciously is right out!
It is "low temperature thawing".
Depending on the size of the meat, it may be a good idea to move it from the freezer to the refrigerator the day before cooking and slowly defrost it.
If you are in a hurry, soak in ice water to defrost. If you are in a hurry, thaw with running water.
If you're in a hurry, you can defrost it in the microwave, but I don't recommend it for a butcher who wants to enjoy delicious Tategamori Kogen pork.
Defrosting due to a sudden temperature change destroys the cells violently and the drip flows out at once.
In addition to water, the drip also contains the umami and nutrients of the ingredients.
After all, "low temperature thawing", which thaws so as not to damage the cell tissue as much as possible and to prevent the intracellular fluid (water) from flowing out as much as possible, is good.

“Do I have to cook the thawed meat right away? ? 』

This is also often asked.
Thawed meat should generally be consumed within 1-2 days.
But this is conditional.
The condition is also "low temperature thawing".
In the case of rapid thawing using heat such as a hot water bath or microwave, it would be better to cook immediately after thawing.

"Can't I freeze the thawed meat again? ? 』

I get asked this a lot too.
It is best to avoid thawing frozen products and refreezing as much as possible.
The taste is considerably reduced.
When frozen products are thawed, the cellular tissue is destroyed, which certainly makes them softer (feels softer).
However, if it is repeated, the deliciousness will fade, and it will become dry rather than soft.
I don't recommend it as a butcher who wants to eat delicious.

What did you think. .

We would be delighted if our customers enjoyed the delicious products produced by Ark Tategamori and felt a sense of happiness.

The renewal opening of Ark Tategamori is finally here!

Various preparations, including construction, have entered the final chapter.

The tension of the tension is already in the MAX state.

Keep your feet firmly on the ground and prepare.

Currently, the world's best baseball match "WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC" is being held.

Every day I am moved and excited by the hot battles.

After the reopening, Ark Tategamori Meat Shop will also aim to become the world's No. 1 pork specialty store.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the new Ark Tategamori.

Manufacturing Sales Department Toshihiro Kamoda