Patent ID: 6113959
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: A23B,A23L,B65B

Abstract:
A method of packaging a meat product in a state requiring cooking before consumption comprising the steps of:(a) introducing into said meat product a base marinade containing less than a certain amount of seasoning for said meat product;(b) positioning said meat product, after introducing said base marinade, onto a surface of a packaging material wherein said surface of said packaging material has been coated with a first seasoning layer before said meat product is positioned thereon;(c) then coating at least the surface of said meat product which is to be turned away from said coated surface of the packaging material with a second seasoning layer; and(d) directly after said meat product coating step, sealing said packaging material around said meat product in a state of the meat product requiring cooking before consumption; said first and second seasoning layers contribute seasoning to said meat product making up said certain amount of seasoning, and said first and second seasoning layers being capable of forming a gelatinous substance when contacted with an liquid which tends to drain from said meat product during storage in the packaging material to eliminate pooling in the package of any liquid which drains from the meat product.