SHE BOILS HAMBURGER MEAT?! WHY?! I'LL SHOW YOU HOW AND WHY!

[@jenn9579]

OMG! Finally someone knows not to drain fat down the drain. Every video I've watched they would drain the fat down the drain with hot water. Thank you for explaining this to everyone.

[@elizabethhallowell5115]

It’s common sense for those with septic systems but everyone will pay if all drained fat in public systems ..

[@derp8575]

It's probably not going to harm anything if you do it once or twice. Definitely not good for long-term disposal.

[@marcushoward6560]

I've been looking for the best way to prepare ground beef for dehydrating and never thought to boil it. This would give me clean beef with minimal fat residue for drying, tallow for cooking, and broth for soup. PERFECT! Thank you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it gave you a new idea to try.

[@grammy279]

Yes this is what’s on my list too

[@ptanyer]

I’ve been doing this for over 55 years🙂 My mom and dad taught us to boil GB when it was going into something like hot dog chili, spaghetti, sloppy joes, vegetable soup, etc. We would use a potato masher to break it into a smaller or finer GB, and drain it. As an adult, I went further and would drain it and freeze it in 1 lb portions, to put it into freezer containers. Then I started using freezer bags and vacuum sealed the bags and put it into the freezer. When I make large batches of hot dog chili or taco meat, I always portion it out, cool it and put into vacuum seal bags and freeze it. Thank you for all the information and videos you provide and the service you provide to the community!

[@latoyaburns4133]

I came for a lesson about taco beef and left with a very valuable lesson about my drainage system. Thank you for both! 😘

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad I could help!

[@stevene9785]

Yeah, you put that politely.

[@weirdmatter]

@@ThePurposefulPantry HI 👋

[@derp8575]

Apparently a lot of Mexican restaurants boil ground beef.

[@KatMa664]

So you also have wonderful beef stock that you could save for soups and other purposes later. Rather than dump it down the drain. I would throw a few vegetables into it and salt and pepper and save it. Great explanations!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes, exactly

[@firequeen2194]

That’s what I’m going to do. Process it all 🙂.

[@gdawg4ever119]

Or just drink it …. It’s beef broth at that point very tasty

[@maryhighfill7938]

Thank you for this comment. I wound not have thought about that.

[@chiledoug]

Could put it in a jar freeze and use it t hydrate

[@kathrynharper-seymour8062]

Very interesting and since we are allergic to red meat...this can also be used for ground turkey. Brilliant. And as long as I have been cooking, have never heard of this...or thought of it. Thank you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you enjoy

[@maryhighfill7938]

I have never boiled GB, I am getting ready to dehydrate GB for the first time. I think I want to boil the GB instead. Thank you for the video. This is my first time on your channel. I got your link from another channel. Not sure which one, but I really like how other channels support each other. May God Bless your work.

[@chiledoug]

boil or hydrate with broth much better

[@veronicamontez9672]

Wow thank you for this. Cooking for my dogs and I like the boiling technique!

[@eddyvideostar]

Selassie: Bless.

[@billmimms]

BIG, BIG THANKS! Long story, but I bought a recipe book, and the author mentioned this technique. I thought she was crazy. I've never heard of boiling beef. Now it makes complete sense. Furthermore, with all of these cooking gurus running around, I'm surprised I haven't heard of this method before. The author's name is Cathy MItchell. The cookbook touts, "As seen on TV". I personally hate cooking. I find it too time consuming until I get hungry enough. I, ironically, collect cooking books. Again, thanks for the video.

[@derp8575]

Her Ramen cookbook is very odd.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

This is a great tip that I have never heard of, I hate cooking ground meat and having it turn hard when you are done cooking it...could also use a colander over a bowl to drain it off which is what I will do. Thank you for this...I learned something good today : )

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Awesome!

[@sharon36l]

Iv been boiling GB for about a year after a chef friend told me and honestly its made suck a good difference. Its so much softer and taste better

[@AmazingArnoldVoice]

So cool, I’ve been cooking all my life and will try this. I can see a lot more grease gets boiled out then I brown out and I would think the meat will absorb your seasonings better for better flavored taco meat. Thanks for making all these videos, you’re very sweet and smart

[@IMOO1896]

I always pour off the grease from beef into a veggie can or bowl, whatever is handy, let it congeal, the separate solid from liquid and solid goes out in the trash. I’m blown away that people actually pit their fat into the sink drain.

[@carlameaders4352]

I take the frozen stored beef fat, render it down, and then pressure can it in wide mouth pint jars. It’s the best fat. I use the water to make a soup. Absolutely nothing is wasted

[@karinnel2441]

Ever thought about making candles from the fat?

[@warsthx1138]

Great tips I need this for my DOG to blend into her kibbles. Thanks a great find as always enjoy your Day.

[@luserdroog]

Ditto! I'm planning to give some beef to my kitty. But it can't have any onion in it or it will poison him. So this is great for getting the meat cooked so we both can feast.

[@a1barn]

Thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks so much - I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@rroussell3]

brilliant. Good for cooking to dehydrating the meat too!!!!

[@michaelw7249]

I clicked on the video thinking.. That's gross! I left the video thinking... This is genius! LOL, I prepare ground meat for the freeze dryer. This is the perfect way, not only to get a better texture in the finished product, but, now I have a huge pot of broth, which, I also freeze dry. Plus the fat for other dishes that need it. Great video.

[@sunnybelisle4007]

OMGosh...what a good idea!! The meat looks much more tender than if it was fried. Thanks for sharing a new way to cook hamburger. Also, it's a great idea to have it ready for various kinds of meals. :-D

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you'll give it a try and let me know what you think!

[@mblankenship15]

I wonder if there is something you can use the beef fat for instead of throwing it away???

[@tonymusolino2369]

I put my cooled beef liquid into the fridge overnight, the next day i scoop the fat from the top of the cooled beef broth and i can the beef broth for future use and i freeze the beef fat in a freezer bag and i use them both for frying vegetables and for beef stock when i make soups and stews. I do the same with chicken backs and chicken scraps. Money saver for sure, healthier than canned and better tasting too.

[@PondRiverFarm]

Nice tips, great way to get a step ahead on nightly meals. When I skim off beef fats I'll save them in a glass jar in the fridge. I mean bacon grease is still king but beef (and chicken) fats do add great flavor to dishes and sometimes I use that instead of butter when I need to saute veggies.

[@grlnexdoorable]

That's always what I use.

[@zooperdooper4223]

My Mum used to do that. Best lard ever. And she also saved the water for beef stock.

[@allaboutmycats454]

I periodically run vinegar and baking soda down my drains along with boiling Dawn dish soap water down there too, does wonders.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Not gonna fix the fat buildup issue - according to 3 different plumbers I contacted about this to make sure my info was correct.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

FWIW for those who don't object, both the beef fat and broth can be saved for further use. After chilling and removing the fat, beef broth can be pressure canned. Makes a great addition to beef soups and stews. Economical, too! Since mason jars are re-usable, the only cost is the lids and the fuel expense for the stove. Don't pour it down the drain when you can put it on a pantry shelf. The fat can also be used.Strain and refrigerate. If you want it further rendered, GENTLY evaporate some of the remaining water - be careful as you don't want to burn it or start a fire!!. Use it for pastry, biscuits, gravy and often as a substitute when a generic oil is used in a recipe. Experiment before tossing a good resource into a trash can or flushing down a drain.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks for the tip.

[@randomsk8r91]

I’m ready to try dehydrating hamburger this summer and this makes me feel comfortable enough to try it! I can freeze some and dehydrate some. I just didn’t want to waste $ with a failure… this is great, thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It's easy enough just remember that optimal storage is still the freezer. But it can be taken out for short-term camping/hiking trips or meals in a jar easily.

[@donaldsmith3048]

I do something about the same. I don't use as much water when I do it. Then I put in jars for pressure canning. I let the liquid cool remove the fat then use the liquid to put it the jars to fill them up leaving head space. There is some good in the water after you remove the fat. If you remove the fat then cook down what is in the water there is a gelatin like to the liquid. I don't cook it down and most of the time I don't end up using all of the water from cooking the meat. But I think there is some food value in the water after letting it cool and removing the far. I size the jars I pressure can to what I want to use it for. If I will use it to make up a 8 qt pot of beans I use qt jars. That with about 2 lbs of beans a pint jar of onions I canned, a pt jar of tomatoes, with whatever I want to add makes up 8qt , that I can put into pt jars and pressure can to eat when I need it. As much as possible I grow what I can. The city will not let me grow beef in my yard! But I can grow beans, tomatoes, onions, some peppers. Not had luck with corn! Just made strawberry jam most of them I grew.

[@michellemc4175]

Hamburger juices is delicious.

[@derp8575]

Thanks! I was wondering if the liquid can be used.

[@danhensley1629]

I always wondered how mexican restaurants get their ground beef so tender and fine. Crazy how much fat comes out even with leaner ground beef. Thanks for the tip.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm not sure all Tex mex restaurants do it, but it's how we mimic it!

[@ranbutch7544]

I’m pretty sure that’s how mexican restaurants in my area cook ground beef.

[@debbielynn5306]

What a great share, thank you! I am going to do this and vac seal into the freezer. 👍😊💕

[@suzannekazmiruk183]

Thank you for this. Too much hot fat plays havoc on my gut but drained fried ground beef is too dry for me. You’ve solved my problem 😊

[@dwaynedavis5257]

Awesome technique! Just used it with a mixture of ground turkey and ground pork.

[@grammy279]

Thank you for demonstrating an alternative to frying Hamburg. Appreciate the time you spent to demonstrate that.👍

[@pattylcravatta]

Darcy! I’m going to fry my hamburger from now! I fried my hamburger! I boiled my chicken which was better to dehydrate! You’re teaching me to dehydrate properly! Thank-you! I did enjoy this video! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@karenmercer3006]

I love your videos and hope to one day begin dehydrating. I just wanted to say that, in regards to the hamburger water left in the pot instead of throwing it away it can be boiled down so it will get a little more beefy tasting . Macaroni noodles can be boiled in it along with garlic, onion powder, some of the hamburger, and cheese if you want and it is a pretty good casserole. The sky is the limit as what other things can be put in. I suppose taco seasoning would be good too. That way only the fat is wasted.

[@lanagalbraith6542]

That liquid is great for your dogs!

[@jlynnc9559]

I also saw someone brown in skillet, rinsed it and then boiled it. She then dried it off and placed in a dehydrator for long term storage.

[@miguellagrimas466]

I work in a food factory, we also boil grind pork in a strainer.

[@lmnohos]

wow. i would have NEVER thought to boil it but i think it would be way less MESSY as u won't have grease splattering all over the kitchen! btw- i just came across your channel today & this is the 2nd vid i have watched. thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks for watching! It's not how I do all of my gr beef all of the time, but for bulk, knowing how it's going to be used later, it does help!

[@KJ7JHN]

Great Pemmican recipe start!

[@jerimiller5452]

Darcy, that is a great technique to cook your hamburger meat. Thanks a bunch!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad you liked it!

[@sunnybizz4857]

I slow fry and use a berry press to remove a crazy amount of fat/water. Even Xtra Lean gb, I can draw it down to 50% of original weight. Curious if boiling removes more fat.

[@lindabranch8294]

Wow, I am going to do this. I am purchasing a canner now that have my gardening off to a good start. Question could I vacuum seal and put in the freezer as well. I plan on doing some in jars as well with my canner.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sure

[@walker2508]

Do you have a video showing how you use the meat after it is boiled?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No . I use it as I use any cooked ground beef from tacos to lasagna to cottage pie, etc.

[@lunerwerewolf]

I have a really old dog who is having trouble eating solids. I may try this as a treat for her and a better way to prep the beef for dog food. ... I wonder if the meat will be softer and easier for her to eat.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It is softer, but the bits are smaller, too.

[@yvonnenorris8122]

So what did you do with the meat , dehydrate,can,or freeze dried,or freezer???

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can do whatever you'd like with it. We froze it. It wasn't about how we used it later, but preparing it in the moment.

[@mrsmac2598]

Could you use a potato masher while cooking it. That would break it up easier. Nice video,thanks

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You could, mine's just not long enough not to get steam burned.

[@ranmyaku4381]

I usually do something like this for chicken but never thought to do this for beef. I wonder if you could render the collected fat and use it for something else too.

[@niederrheiner8468]

Do you put salt in the cooking water?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't season my meat at all - I wait until I cook the meal so that I can season however I want it.

[@niederrheiner8468]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Because of osmosis you lose ingrediances of the meat if you cook it without salt.

[@PaulSchneider-bp2ic]

@@niederrheiner8468 how much salt should be used to reduce losses from osmosis?

[@niederrheiner8468]

@@PaulSchneider-bp2ic As much as you would use when you cook potatoes. The salt also improves the preservation of the meat.

[@lindajimmerson8542]

How about dehydrating the meat and sealing in food saver bags or vacuum seal jars? Would that work like for your dehydrated taco coup recipe?

[@123456773934]

great job on the meat ! perfect explaination on fat in pipes!! you almost could be a plumber , btw we call it ''P'' trap.

[@sanamahmadi3586]

I also do this when I make macaroni this helps my ground beef get tender because Otherwise I get this rubbery gummy texture while chewing it also helps remove the fat because the fat in it stinks to be honest 😕 this is awesome thank you so much for this video

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're very welcome!

[@PaulSchneider-bp2ic]

I discovered that I get very tender ground beef when I fry the thawed ground beef using a medium heat setting on an electrical coil burner with sufficient stirring and tossing, so as to prevent any of the meat from being heated above 160° F. I am always amazed at how tender the cooked ground beef Is, when cooked in this way.

[@firequeen2194]

I’m trying to decide between using my IP or my pasta pot on the stove which has the strainer, 🧐. Either way, I’m doing it this weekend. Big snowstorm so sounds like a good way to pass the time and prep, 😉.

[@beasnestandhoney1928]

Yes, would definitely save the water for stock!

[@brendaperrault54]

Hi Darcy. I love all your videos. My question is how to store homemade jerky. Can it be stored long term in mason jars?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Best practice is to store it in the freezer for long-term

[@joseph.r1122]

How do you dispose of the leftover fatty water?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Put it into a container that is already going in the trash.

[@cherylmiller2272]

Never thought of doing it this way.. thanks for sharing!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you'll give it a try -- and then let me know what you thought about it.

[@brandymoreno9049]

Does this turn out more moist than if you browned it on the stove? I find that I don’t enjoy tacos because my meat turns out to be quite chewy. I want to cook beef that melts in your mouth as you eat it sort of like Taco Bell. What am I doing wrong?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I have no idea what you're doing wrong - if you are boiling it, it does come to a finer texture than browning it. Smaller pieces, no browning, and finer texture.

[@derp8575]

Can the broth be used for soups, chili, etc? Boiling ground beef is not the traditional way to make beef broth, but will it work?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sure if you want. It is broth of a certain kind.

[@derp8575]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks! Will give it a try! Recently purchased a 30 quart stockpot and have to cook 15-20lbs of ground beef.

[@derp8575]

Yesterday I boiled about 15lbs of ground beef. It worked really well! Much faster, easier and less messy than frying it. Apparently many Mexican restaurants boil their ground beef. Thanks a bunch!

[@angelajay13]

Should the water be salted?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't - but you can - I wait to season mine with the meal I'm going to make from it.

[@natepicker436]

I'm late to this, but I didn't see how you removed the fat. At the end you showed how it remains on the top and can be skimmed, which is easy to do, but as you scoop that meat out and the liquid falls, the fat doesn't necessarily get removed that way...or am I wrong? Maybe you are saying the fat that remains is insignificant when you scoop it out? But then you say some people rinse gr. beef in hot water. No matter how you rinse or boil, your channel is really good!

[@denisedonaldson342]

Love this idea!!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Let me know how it works for you!

[@leeannemcdermott3391]

Thank you I needed to learn this! You helped a lot

[@leeannemcdermott3391]

I needed to learn this for my dogs as they have they get sick from store bought dog food and I have always done a lot of cooking over the years but just never boiled meat before so I thank you and my dogs thank you also now I know how to make taco meat and thanks for plumbing tip as I have had backed up plumbing its no joke.

[@fadeddenims501]

Is this method good for leaner meat like bison and lamb? And can a person go one step further and dehydrate the cooked meat?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I've never tried it, so I cannot say for sure. But I find it works this way to remove the fat out of the hamburger meat because it can be a greater percentage than bison or lamb. And yes, you can then dehydrate it , then store if for a few weeks on the shelf, but for long-term storage, you'll have best results in the freezer. If you are looking for a camping option, check out backpackingchef.com and how he adds bread crumbs to his dehydrated beef to make a better texture down the line.

[@brandymoreno9049]

Also, a pound of ground meat in the store would cook down into less. How do you portion out your meat for one dinners worth? Do you use a scale?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No - I just portion it out to meal sized portions for us.

[@susanrobinson408]

Great idea!! Funny...I saw the date and it is exactly 2 years ago today!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Oh wow!

[@juneday1605]

Darcy thank you. I have been wondering how to get the fine tender texture. Would you just put this in jars with stock to can this or would that over cooked the meat?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

If you want to can it you can, I freeze it. A tender texture isn't always a bad thing, but hamburger meat canned is one of those you love it or hate it things, so you'll have to try out a few for yourself. You can also dehydrate it, though the optimum storage for that is in the freezer - but it can be taken out for camping meals, short term meals in a jar, etc.

[@juneday1605]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you for such a prompt response. I let you know how it goes.

[@annalea1373]

I hate hamburger grease it's disgusting so this video is a life saver.

[@chiledoug]

a I likely would cook it in broth and simmer it till the homemade broth cooks out. Fresh GB I BROWN IT THEN AD BROTH AND SIMMER till gone. it tastes better and has more nutrition seems it would work fore the dried ...either cooking or rehyderation

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Great - you do what you like. I really prefer the texture this comes out to - and it's not lost any nutrition that browning doesn't lose. I don't boil it to death.

[@chiledoug]

I would boil the GB for dehydrating

[@dawnbritt6215]

Can you dehydrate this ground beef? Thanks

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes, bit store it in the freezer for best results.

[@dawnbritt6215]

The Purposeful Pantry Thank you so much! I’m loving all your videos!❤️

[@w.r.carman3328]

Did you put 9lbs of ground beef into the pot at once or did you cook several pots?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

In stages into the pot, but in the end, it was all together.

[@karinoshea3330]

Once the cooking water is defatted, could you then use the water as a soup base, cook rice or pasta, or some such? Seems kinda a waste to just dump it. Great idea tho, and a great video as always! Much love from Oklahoma

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes you can! But like I said in the video, you can and I just didn't have need for it at the time.

[@karinoshea3330]

@@ThePurposefulPantry I'm sorry, I missed that part 😄 my excuse.. insomnia at 3am 🤣 thank you for such a great video tho!

[@lambofyahweh6959]

Great video, thanks!

[@lindalee9306]

How long do you dehydrate it for

[@bettynewman66]

I cook ground chicken in water, but I let the water cook out of it, then drain what is left. One question - do you ever dehydrate cooked ground beef? Heidi at Rain Country does, and I sometimes dehydrate the grounf chicken.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can. I choose to invest in a shelf-stable variety instead in freeze-dried for meats.

[@historychannel123]

What are you using to keep your glass top stove looking so beautiful? Thank you for sharing xoxo roseingeorgia

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

A lot of scrubbing and Barkeepers Friend.

[@lindalee9306]

How long do you dehydrate it for

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

This wasn't about dehydrating. But you dry anything until it's dry . However long it takes.

[@lindalee9306]

I hate to sound ignorant but just boiling hamburger meat and putting it in a canning jar is all you have to do and it's safe? I watched the video twice because I was positive I had missed something.. it needs no processing of any type?

[@weirdmatter]

Do you brown it for better flavor sometimes?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Not if I'm preserving it this way, no.

[@weirdmatter]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Can you brown it when you do use it? Or is it pretty good anyway? I never did that before.

[@cerberus9185]

I haven't quite got to the end of the video but I definitely would like to know how to flavor the burgers lack flavor because of the lack of Grease or oil any healthy options?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

When you put it into any other dish, you'd simmer it in the sauce you're using. you don't use this to make hamburger patties, but to put into another dish. So if it goes into spaghetti - give it time, it soaks up flavor.

[@cerberus9185]

@@ThePurposefulPantry autocorrect messed up my speech in general I was saying I was cooking burgers to boil them and was wondering how I could add flavor like you do in your video my apologies

[@jago4673]

Darcy, Do you do this with ground pork as well?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

yes, but I'm not as fond of it that way.

[@parsimyrum553]

Can it be dehydrated?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes, but it's not reliably shelf stable, so you'll want to store it in the freezer for optimal storage. It can be used for hiking/camping meals and short-term meals in a jar.

[@NolaGB]

Perhaps I keep missing it, but do you process the cooked meat for storage?? I apologize if I keep missing that information. Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes I do for the freezer. You can can it. You can also dehydrate it, however, it will not be shelf-stable over time and should be stored in the freezer until needed for a hiking meal.

[@juliedickson729]

So you dehydrate ground beef?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No - this video isn't about dehydrating. But about preparing for freezing. While you CAN dehydrate at this point, dehydrated meats are not reliably shelf-stable and can turn rancid on the shelf and should be stored in the freezer for optimal storage. They are good to take out for short-term use, but for long-term storage, they aren't reliable. I prefer freeze-dried proteins for this reason.

[@orestesleonardo]

How long did you boil it for Ma'am?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Until it's done. It will depend on your meat, how much you have in the pot, etc. You'll judge it by how it looks for you.

[@barbarahockman234]

Can I rinse this with hot water and then dehydrate?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

This is how I recommend preparing ground beef for dehydrating. But by the safest standards, it will need to be kept in the freezer.

[@onetweetygirl71]

I've seen this way to do batch cooking, but have also seen using an electric pressure cooker to batch cook. Have you used that way? If so what are the pros and cons of both? I am trying to stock up my freezer and shelves and was wondering which would be better. Any help or info on either would be great. Just started to watch your videos (thanks to Suttons Daze ;)) and have been enjoying them. Thanks.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Batch cooking is a technique to do large quantities of meals or ingredients and put them up for later use. I don't normally boil meat (except in the case of meat like this). It's a tool. This technique wouldn't work in an electric pressure cooker in quite the same way. However, using an EPC is great for doing chunks of meat quickly, or doing 2X a meal and storing up the rest.

[@JaniceCrowell]

Do you ever render the beef fat?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No - it's not something I'm interested in doing.

[@RattledEditor]

? can this method be effective for pork sausage? It would seem so. I cooked off the pork, drained, used a salad spinner to pull off more fat but even though dehydrated into crispy bits, it's still really fatty/oily. Please advise

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sausage contains much more fat than most hamburger meat. You can do it, and expect to then store it in the freezer, but I wouldn't recommend it.

[@RattledEditor]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thx for responding! I just boiled the previously dehydrated but still super oily sausage, skimmed all the fat off (took awhile!) and now have fluffly dry pork sausage with flavor still in tact. I'm hopeful it will be just fine in a few hours all thanks to the boiling method for removing fat!!

[@RattledEditor]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Good news! It worked out beautifully! Even the trays (Excalibur) are non-greasy/fatty after dehydrating the rinsed, skimmed sausage: all 12 lbs of it! Yahooo. Pass it on!!

[@dignit1620]

More please!

[@annalea1373]

Grease messes my stomach up so this helps.

[@debrabendickson8088]

great ideas

[@dawnbritt6215]

Woods, I forgot to ask, does the freezing thing apply if you dehydrate chicken as well? Thanks and sorry for being a pest.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes

[@beccab.4902]

Once you pull that fat off, if you don’t want the remaining beef broth for yourself, your dogs would love it and it’s very healthy for them once the fat is removed.

[@fousies]

Would that work for beef broth once it’s strained?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It would be week broth because of the amount of water still in it, but yes, it could.

[@ronhak3736]

I slow boil my beef hamburger patty then cook them in a skillet with little butter or olive oil.

[@lisabudd5979]

So will it be bland...???...because the flavour is rinsed away in the water . Fat residue, id always us vinager to beak down the fat when washing anything animal ,and grease is first whiped out using paper in the bin . Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 btw.Its a good idea to be organized as you said and healthier. This was incredible to see the oil out of it . Well done.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No - you don't boil it to death - you boil it til done. And with all hamburger, flavor is in the browning and seasonings - which you do after. You don't just serve boiled meat alone.

[@lisabudd5979]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you so,much for the insight, its a game changer and one i am going to apply to my routine. Im glad i found this vlog thank you 😀🇦🇺

[@fousies]

This is so much more efficient I wonder if I can cook on low straight from the freezer

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

A solid lump of ground meat frozen? I wouldn't. Just defrost it first. You'd spend so much time fussing over it to pull off outer layers to get to the core, and you might have it at an unhealthy temperature when the boiling water is affected by the sudden cold.

[@lisadwilliams765]

I forgot to take the meat from the freezer to thaw for a meal and thought what could it hurt to boil it? I did, drained it, seasoned it up and no one was the wiser. it was cleaner tasting and evenly cooked, since it didnt have any grease and the meal was delicious!, so i would just suggest trying it with a little bit of meat and see uf it works for you, by the way, I also use this method for my frozen ground turkey.

[@lisadwilliams765]

The Purposeful Pantry I use the boiling method from freezer and set it at medium high and it actually breaks it up since water is at a rolling boil, about 20 minutes and then break it up more as it cooks down before I season it and I have never had a problem and I've been using this method almost 35 years.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Awesome! Glad it works for you!

[@nickangelovski4358]

Great vid 👍

[@elgatol4203]

Awesome

[@davidroberts6151]

I might try this , but I actually want to save the fat.

[@glock907]

No need to break it up, with hands, using a spoon works great, this process eliminates the fat great

[@rhondasyberg2498]

This meat is a good consistency for coney dog sauce.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sure is!

[@MrsKirby-hs6rf]

Can you do this same thing with ground chicken meat?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm sure you can - I've just never done it.

[@ak47ava]

This serves dual purpose: one if you health conscious, you get lower fat content. Second you could technically use this as a Stock.