Does pure olive oil freeze solid when left in the freezer?

Question

I marinated a whole Beef Filet in a heavy coat of pure olive oil

and envolved it in a thick layer of Alu-foil and stuck it in the freezer. Since I got told (because of the oil) the meat would not freeze , I was surprised to find both, meat and oil completely frozen. The frozen oil looked like fat from the beef and was solid.

Answer 1

Most Liquids Freeze

Answer 2

Olive oil turns into a solid at about -6C or 21F.  It will start to gel in a fridge.    Freezing meat is bad for it.  It willl last much longer in the fridge with oil on it though than without.

Answer 3

Olive oil will harden in a refrigerator and will freeze yes, but due to it's mixture there is no "known" exact freeze point.