Can I refreeze unopened sausage links?

[KateH21]

I purchased uncooked maple sausage links a few months ago and ended up putting them in the freezer. I put them in the refrigerator Saturday afternoon so I could cook them Sunday evening. I've changed my mind and would like to refreeze them. I have nasal congestion and can't taste a thing, darn allergies. Is it safe to put them back in the freezer?

 

[Andy M.]

No problem. Refreeze. Since they were in the fridge all the time, there is no danger of spoilage and since sausage is already ground meat, and change in texture will go unnoticed.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I agree with Andy, they should be fine.

If you are concerned, cook them and freeze the cooked sausage links.

 

[taxlady]

I have done this. I usually write how many days it was in the fridge. That way, if something would usually be good for four days after defrosting, I would count that as two fewer days that they would be good after the second defrosting. I might also decide to use cold water to defrost them. That's quicker than the fridge, so it can be done a few hours before you want to use them. That way, if something comes up, like a cold or a migraine or low energy day, they are still in the freezer.

 

[thymeless]

I don't see a food safety issue, but it's likely to be more dry after freezing, thawing and re-freezing.

I'd use them in something to help that deficit rather than being the solo star.

 

[Chef Donna]

No problem. Refreeze. Since they were in the fridge all the time, there is no danger of spoilage and since sausage is already ground meat, and change in texture will go unnoticed.

Double wrap them then freeze.