Freezing Brisket

rnmedic45 · 09-07-2011, 06:49 AM

I am wondering if brisket is able to be frozen and smoked later. I am having a difficult time getting it the same week I want to smoke. I am doing 2 this weekend but can't count on availibility locally.I thought I read that this shouldn't be done

bignburlyman · 09-07-2011, 07:11 AM

I cook mostly brisket flats, which I buy by the case. I put them in the freezer in the original cryovac without any problems other than once there was a hole in the cryovac and that brisket suffered from freezer burn. You will need to defrost them for 3 to 4 days in the refridgerator so plan ahead.

QueNivorous · 09-07-2011, 07:23 AM

Freezing brisket is not a problem so long as you don't freeze it for too long. I'm sure freezer burned brisket would score poorly! We compete with both fresh brisket as well as those we have had to freeze and we've not noticed any problem.

Ron_L · 09-07-2011, 07:50 AM

I buy a case once in a while and freeze them. The result is fine,but not as good as fresh. Freezing will cause the meat juices to expand and rupture some of the cells in the meat and that will release the juices in those cells, so the brisket is a little drier when cooked. It's not significant, but it can be noticeable.

Randbo · 09-07-2011, 09:56 AM

I buy a couple at a time and freeze one for later in the cryovac bag and no problem. 2 1/ 2 hours to a store that sells packers from here so not to many other options.

Seachaser · 09-07-2011, 07:55 PM

Cooked one this past weekend that had been frozen for a month. Tasted better than the last fresh one I cooked.

Saw an episode of Pitmasters where a frozen brisket won first place.

martyleach · 09-08-2011, 12:21 AM

I freeze briskets frequently when I can get them on sale. No problem. Biggest issue is how long it takes a 16lb brisket to thaw out in the fridge....

09-07-2011, 06:49 AM	#1
rnmedic45 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-01-11 Location: everett, pa	Freezing Brisket I am wondering if brisket is able to be frozen and smoked later. I am having a difficult time getting it the same week I want to smoke. I am doing 2 this weekend but can't count on availibility locally.I thought I read that this shouldn't be done

09-07-2011, 07:11 AM	#2
bignburlyman is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-10-03 Location: Great Bend, Kansas	I cook mostly brisket flats, which I buy by the case. I put them in the freezer in the original cryovac without any problems other than once there was a hole in the cryovac and that brisket suffered from freezer burn. You will need to defrost them for 3 to 4 days in the refridgerator so plan ahead. __________________ David MCBJ & CTC #5112 Traeger Texas 075 Blackstone Tailgater Family: Where Life Begins, and Love Never Ends.

09-07-2011, 07:23 AM	#3
QueNivorous On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-15-11 Location: Del Rio, Tennessee	Freezing brisket is not a problem so long as you don't freeze it for too long. I'm sure freezer burned brisket would score poorly! We compete with both fresh brisket as well as those we have had to freeze and we've not noticed any problem. __________________ QueNivorous - Jambo J-3, Jambo Baby J, FEC100s, PG1000s, Gateway Drums.

09-07-2011, 07:50 AM	#4
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	I buy a case once in a while and freeze them. The result is fine,but not as good as fresh. Freezing will cause the meat juices to expand and rupture some of the cells in the meat and that will release the juices in those cells, so the brisket is a little drier when cooked. It's not significant, but it can be noticeable. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

09-07-2011, 09:56 AM	#5
Randbo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-06-11 Location: Brookings Oregon	I buy a couple at a time and freeze one for later in the cryovac bag and no problem. 2 1/ 2 hours to a store that sells packers from here so not to many other options. __________________ 3 UDS, One charcoal eating fire breathing home bulit trailer pit,

09-07-2011, 07:55 PM	#6
Seachaser Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-15-11 Location: McRae, GA	Cooked one this past weekend that had been frozen for a month. Tasted better than the last fresh one I cooked. Saw an episode of Pitmasters where a frozen brisket won first place.

09-08-2011, 12:21 AM	#7
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	I freeze briskets frequently when I can get them on sale. No problem. Biggest issue is how long it takes a 16lb brisket to thaw out in the fridge.... __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

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