Store-bought chicken pot pie?

[skipro3]

If you vacuum seal the steak, it's fine. In fact, the freezing action causes some tenderizing of the meat but could also dry it out; the water in the cells expand and rupture the tissue, tenerizing it, but also releasing the moisture from the cell as well. So who knows.... I find my rib eye steaks, bone-in (of course!!) are more tender frozen than fresh. Also, I thaw them out on the counter, still vacuum sealed, until they are room temperature. I find that they cook better than a steak that is at refridgerator temperature when slapped on the grill. My steaks are rare to med rare, so the freezing action causing some moisture loss from the cells isn't as big a concern compared to a steak that is grill med well to well done.

Back to pot pies, I'm gonna pick up some tonight on my way home from work at Z-Pies. The sure are goooooood , yum YUM!!! Ha! Good luck in your search.

 

[czechsonofagun]

Please don't ask me why i need to know this, but i need to know this. what is considered the very best store-bought chicken pot pie available, preferably one with a full crust? large or family or small size doesn't matter. someone must know. doesn't matter if it is fresh or refrigerated or frozen, restaurant or supermarket or wholesale store as long as it is a brand likely to be available in or around portland, maine. come on folks. someone out there in tractorland must know. everyone out there can't be married to a gourmet home-cookin' chef!

Theo

The one from Mrs. Tweedy - it's the woman's touch, you know

 

[dmccarty]

The one from Mrs. Tweedy - it's the woman's touch, you know

Almost lost my coffee on this one!

Very very very good.

Later,
Dan

 

[JDeereman]

If you vacuum seal the steak, it's fine.

Yes, its not the freezing part that turned me off to omaha steaks. vacuum sealed frozen steaks can actually be quite good. i just don't think the quality is anywhere near worth the money. the steaks we've received tended to be small and often way over-marbled. mostly they are edible but some have been downright tough. the shipping part works okay provided you know they are coming and someone is home to receive them. i'm just not impressed at all with the end product sitting on my plate compared to what i can buy fresh locally for a lot trouble and money.

Theo

 

[JDeereman]

The one from Mrs. Tweedy - it's the woman's touch, you know

Not having seen the movie chicken run, i assumed you were at least half serious. glad i checked it out on the internet before i started asking about mrs tweedy in the super markets! that would have been yet another horrible embarrassment!

and by the way, mrs budd didn't do too darn well for a woman! so much for that theory!

Theo

 

[curly]

Yes, its not the freezing part that turned me off to omaha steaks. vacuum sealed frozen steaks can actually be quite good. i just don't think the quality is anywhere near worth the money. the steaks we've received tended to be small and often way over-marbled. mostly they are edible but some have been downright tough. the shipping part works okay provided you know they are coming and someone is home to receive them. i'm just not impressed at all with the end product sitting on my plate compared to what i can buy fresh locally for a lot trouble and money.

Theo

There are better deals to be had at many grocery stores, just watch for the deals. Our new Food Lion recently had whole ribeye for 4.99 lb. That's dang good, you can cut them 1 1/2 inch or so and eat great steaks for that price.

 

[czechsonofagun]

Not having seen the movie chicken run, i assumed you were at least half serious. glad i checked it out on the internet before i started asking about mrs tweedy in the super markets! that would have been yet another horrible embarrassment!

and by the way, mrs budd didn't do too darn well for a woman! so much for that theory!

Theo

LOL!!! I lost my adult beverage over this one

 

[LBrown59]

what is considered the very best store-bought chicken pot pie available

Theo

Don't ask me as I'm not a pot pie fan.

 

[LBrown59]

Now you know we've got to ask why you need to know. And when you say "what is considered the very best", uuhhh, considered best by whom? Isn't that kind of like asking who makes the best tractor?

. I don't know about the pot pies but the tractor has to be Kubota

 

[George2615]

Back in the 60's Mom would buy Morton or Swanson pot pies. Can't remember which tasted better now. Of course when you are hungry they all tasted good.