thawing butts

tjv · 02-29-2008, 05:13 PM

Other than running under water is there a quick way to thaw a package of butts. I've had them in the fridge for two days and still rock hard.....thanks T

stlgreg · 02-29-2008, 05:20 PM

running water is the safest way to thaw them and probably the fastest

i guess you could try microwaving them but seems silly as you will be cooking the outside of the meat instead of just thawing it.

The_Kapn · 02-29-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stlgreg

running water is the safest way to thaw them and probably the fastest

i guess you could try microwaving them but seems silly as you will be cooking the outside of the meat instead of just thawing it.

Running water is the trick.
I have been known to put them in a cooler, all by themselves.
Just monitor the temp so they do not go above 40.

Bur, running water is the way to go---5 gal can and a water hose works--just monitor meat temp!

TIM

Tar River BBQ · 02-29-2008, 05:56 PM

About 4 days in the fridge usally works.

Dr_KY · 02-29-2008, 05:57 PM

The micro cooks from the inside out.

jestridge · 02-29-2008, 05:58 PM

I fill sink with water an put ice in sink.

thillin · 02-29-2008, 07:11 PM

Tom, I've been known to throw a couple of frozen butts and briskets in the bathtub with running water.

Ty

tjv · 02-29-2008, 07:28 PM

thanks for the responses. any chance throwing them on the egg still frozen or is that too long in the danger temp zone.....T

yelonutz · 02-29-2008, 07:42 PM

I like to place one under each armpit and just wander around the yard. NUTZ

qman · 02-29-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Kapn

Running water is the trick.
I have been known to put them in a cooler, all by themselves.
Just monitor the temp so they do not go above 40.

Bur, running water is the way to go---5 gal can and a water hose works--just monitor meat temp!

TIM

Concur with the Master--unn, The Kapn. Running water is best and safest.
Micro will work with a little management. use 20 or 30 percent power, if you do not have auto defrost that works. set small increments of time and moniter process.
As Dr. KY pointed out, microwaves work from inside out.

For big hunks of meat, I much prefer the running water, 5 gallon bucket and hose method.

Barbarian · 02-29-2008, 07:48 PM

If they are cryovaced then putting in a cooler of water and changing the water every hour is a great way to thaw them out. About 4 to 5 hours and they are ready to smoke.

dmprantz · 02-29-2008, 10:06 PM

To repeat what most have said, putting them in the fridge on Tuesday morning for a Friday/Saturday smoke is what I generally do. Soaking overnight in water works well enough for a quick thaw too. If you can't do either of those, might I suggest about 6 minutes in the micro, 40% power, 2 minutes at a time, turning every two minutes, then soak in water. The micro will thaw out the middle some, and the water the outside.

dmp

02-29-2008, 05:13 PM	#1
tjv Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-20-07 Location: denton tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thawing butts Other than running under water is there a quick way to thaw a package of butts. I've had them in the fridge for two days and still rock hard.....thanks T

02-29-2008, 05:20 PM	#2
stlgreg Take a breath! Join Date: 03-26-07 Location: St. Louis, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	running water is the safest way to thaw them and probably the fastest i guess you could try microwaving them but seems silly as you will be cooking the outside of the meat instead of just thawing it. __________________ KCBS Certified Judge #21812 FEC100 1 UDS Smoker 1 Char Griller w/o side fire box Hog's Wart School BBQ Team http://www.bbqsaucereport.com (43 sauces and counting!)

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Tar River BBQ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-30-07 Location: Newport news, Va. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thawing Butts About 4 days in the fridge usally works. __________________ (1) 350 gal. Carolina microwave (1) Submarine smoker (2) 55 gal. UDS

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Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The micro cooks from the inside out. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

02-29-2008, 07:11 PM	#7
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tom, I've been known to throw a couple of frozen butts and briskets in the bathtub with running water. Ty __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

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jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I fill sink with water an put ice in sink.

02-29-2008, 07:28 PM	#8
tjv Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-20-07 Location: denton tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks for the responses. any chance throwing them on the egg still frozen or is that too long in the danger temp zone.....T

02-29-2008, 07:42 PM	#9
yelonutz is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-02-07 Location: Chico, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like to place one under each armpit and just wander around the yard. NUTZ __________________ Weber Smokey Mountain 18 & 22.5 in Gator Pit Trailer mount MAK 2 Star General Pellet Pooper Medium Green Egg Mini Green Egg New Black stoker with built in wi-fi KCBS CBJ #20258 Drunk Uncles BBQ Team, Ruining Family Gatherings for Over 20 Years. DAMN IT ANDY!!

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Barbarian is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Middletown California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If they are cryovaced then putting in a cooler of water and changing the water every hour is a great way to thaw them out. About 4 to 5 hours and they are ready to smoke. __________________ Cheers, Jerry aka Barbarian Drumhead - UDS x 2 & UDG Thermopen Keep on Smokin' KC native missin' KC IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller 2009 I also support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals

02-29-2008, 10:06 PM	#12
dmprantz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: Nashville Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	To repeat what most have said, putting them in the fridge on Tuesday morning for a Friday/Saturday smoke is what I generally do. Soaking overnight in water works well enough for a quick thaw too. If you can't do either of those, might I suggest about 6 minutes in the micro, 40% power, 2 minutes at a time, turning every two minutes, then soak in water. The micro will thaw out the middle some, and the water the outside. dmp __________________ The Beast - Custom Vertical Offset by Bates FEC-100 Large Big Green Egg® Weber Performer

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