Cut up, Freeze, Grind, Refreeze

[3 1/2" MAGUM]

Any of y'all do this to deer? We've doing our own processing for some time now and mainly do burger and bulk sausage. Can I freeze cut up chunks, unfreeze later to grind then refreeze?

[murraywader]

Yes

[CurLee]

I've done it in the past when crunched for time. I would leave it as whole as possible and vac seal. If you chunk it up first, it won't get all the air out and will get freezer burn quicker.
I do this with pork regularly.

[Smilee]

I try to avoid that even with fat and trimmings.

[scquackaddict]

Yes it’s fine to do this

[Sasha and Abby]

I have done it for years.

[dirtnap]

Yes. I do it a good bit.

[SaltMuck]

Get as much air out and leave as big of pieces as possible and process as soon as you can and you’re good.