Have you cut up too much sausage or taken advantage of a special offer? No problem – you can simply freeze salami and enjoy it later. Due to its processing, salami has a longer shelf life than many other types of sausage anyway – and if you do everything right when freezing it, you can extend its shelf life even further.
Freezing salami – when is the right time?
If you want to freeze salami, it should be frozen as soon as possible. fresh be fresh. It is best to freeze them before the best-before date. Whether in slices or in one piece, the sooner you freeze the sausage, the better its quality will be preserved.
Especially with sliced salami quick action is required. As soon as the surface has dried out or the first changes appear, it is too late. Fresh, slightly moist sausage with a good smell, on the other hand, is ideal for storing for later – without any loss of flavor.
How to freeze salami properly
You should prepare the salami carefully before freezing. If possible, wrap it airtightto avoid freezer burn. Freezer bags, tins or – even better – vacuum bags are suitable for this. The less air comes into contact with the salami, the longer it will stay aromatic.
TipAvoid air pockets and freezer burn with a simple trick.
Divide the sausage into smaller portions before freezing. This saves you time later and allows you to defrost only as much as you really need. Don’t forget to put the packaging with the freezing date to be labeled. Salami stays fresh in the freezer for around three to four months.
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Defrosting without loss of quality
When defrosting, small changes can occur – especially with thinly sliced salami. This is due to the fact that ice crystals form during freezing, which slightly affect the structure of the sausage. Especially sensitive are thin slices, while pieces in one piece remain more stable.
It is best to defrost the salami slowly in the fridge. This way it stays juicy, retains its flavor and is ready to use again after a few hours – whether for a sandwich board, a pizza or as a snack between meals. Once defrosted, however, it should consumed quickly can be consumed quickly.
If you want to avoid freezing
Do you need the sausage soon? Then you can avoid freezing it and store it well packaged in the fridge. Salami keeps well here up to two weeks. It is important that you store it in an airtight container so that it does not dry out or absorb foreign odors.
Particularly long-life varieties such as chorizo or cabanossi can even be stored unrefrigerated – provided they are in their original packaging or well protected. These varieties are also excellent for freezing, as they remain particularly stable due to the salt and fat.
Checklist: Freezing salami made easy
- Only fresh, use flawless salami
- On Piece or in Slices freeze – as required
- Airtight packaging (freezer bags, tins or vacuum seal)
- In small portions freeze for more flexibility
- Labeling with freeze date do not forget
- Frozen 3-4 months shelf life
- Slow Thawing preferably in the refrigerator
- Thawed Salami consume quickly
- AlternativesRefrigerator storage or long-life varieties at room temperature
This article was created partly with machine support and carefully checked by the editors before publication.
