Claims
- 1. A method of preparing packaged, pasteurized meat parts comprising:
- placing the meat parts on a first sheet of thermoplastic material;
- placing a second sheet of thermoplastic material against the first sheet to secure the meat parts within pouches of thermoplastic material;
- heating the pouches with the meat parts therein for 15 to 20 minutes at temperatures of less than 200.degree. F. to pasteurize the parts throughout to substantially eliminate any bacterial contamination within the parts to provide a safe to handle and conserve product;
- precooling the pouches with the parts therein; and
- freezing the parts in their pouches.
- 2. The method of claim 1 and wherein the steps of precooling comprises spraying the pouches with water sprays.
- 3. The method of claim 1 and wherein the parts include poultry breasts and the step of heating the pouches comprises placing the pouches with the breasts therein in an oven for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4. The method claim 1 and further including the steps of forming pockets within the first sheet of thermoplastic material in which the meat parts are received.
Parent Case Info
This is a division of application Ser. No. 08/677,590, filed Jul. 9, 1996 now U.S. Pat. No. 5,741,536 which is incorporated herein by reference.
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