I have been told not to freeze it. Never had enough to worry about as it gets eaten pretty fast. I am wanting to smoke up some before the cold sets in and the Little Chief gets put away for winter, gonna happen pretty quick I think. What I have been told was that if you froze it, It will break down during the thaw and turn to crap due to the brine and smoke ? I vacuum pack so I don't think it should be a big deal. Your thought or experiences ?