Another Frozen meat question (butts)

Wager · Apr 30, 2013

I've got a butt left over from this weekend that I stuck in the freezer and the plan is to start thawing it out in the fridge 3 days before the next comp. Two questions: is 3 days enough time to thaw an 8lb butt in the fridge and would you use a previously frozen butt in a comp?

Fatback Joe · Apr 30, 2013

I use previously frozen all the time with no apparent negative effect. I give them 5 days to thaw.

Podge · Apr 30, 2013

yup 5 days to thaw. I put mine in on sunday and should be thawed by thursday.

Jason TQ · Apr 30, 2013

Another in the 5 day boat here. But make sure it isn't in the coldest part of the fridge or it could be longer. I gave a butt 5 days once and it was in the very back and was still pretty solid on the 5th day. Maybe I need a new fridge :crazy:.

Wager · Apr 30, 2013

ok, thanks guys! 5 days it will be.

Eggspert · Apr 30, 2013

Won't use frozen pork for comp. Always use fresh. I think the texture changes when it has been frozen.
Eggspert

Hawg Father of Seoul · Apr 30, 2013

Eggspert said:
Won't use frozen pork for comp. Always use fresh. I think the texture changes when it has been frozen.
Eggspert

Yeah, different, but that could be a good or a bad thing.

Icekub · May 1, 2013

Just my .02, but for a comp which you pay hundreds of bucks to compete in, I'm paying 10-15 bucks for a fresh butt before using a frozen. It is extremely rare that frozen will be superior to unfrozen/fresh and why take the chance? Thaw that butt next time you wanna backyard.

Crash · May 1, 2013

Icekub said:
It is extremely rare that frozen will be superior to unfrozen/fresh.......

It is???

Don't tell that to the team that took a 1st in a category in a 70+ team, 2012 event using frozen product.

Bubba · May 1, 2013

I guess that frozen butt was the reason my pork scored 179.4286 in Miami OK this year instead of a 180. Really does'nt make a difference if you cook it right I use frozen meat in contests all the time.

Icekub · May 1, 2013

This doesn't mean you can't do it and it doesn't mean that you can't do well in a contest w/ frozen. I guess I go by the mantra of "all other things equal, fresh > frozen" For a single butt, why not go buy one for 10 bucks?

Another Frozen meat question (butts)

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