Boiling water without burning it

You sure can! Slice it into meal-sized portions, so you don't have to thaw the whole hunk when you want some, then put them in freezer bags (like zip-lock sandwich bags, except heavier). Squeeze out as much air as you can before sealing; air in the bag causes freezer burn. The best way to thaw it again is to pop it in the fridge the night before you want to use it.