What is the Best Way to Defrost Ribs in 12 hours?

Mattlsmith · 03-27-2013, 08:26 PM

All,

I wanna smoke some baby backs tomorrow morning but they are completely frozen. They are from Sam's in a nice cryovac but I was wondering if any of the brethren had any tips on how to un-freeze my ribs by the morning?

I was thinking of putting it in a cold bath for 30 minutes and then into the fridge over night but I dont know if that would work.

Also part 2 of the question, if I defrost the ribs can I take 1 rack and smoke it and leave another rack in the fridge for a later day? If so how long can it stay in the fridge before I need to use it? Also is it possible to freeze the extra rack after being defrosted?

DriverWild · 03-27-2013, 08:30 PM

Ice bath is the best way to thaw ribs, once they are thawed out throw them in the fridge, they will last a few days so I wouldn't worry if you plan to cook them that quickly.

landarc · 03-27-2013, 08:31 PM

I have soaked them in water (still in the cryo) for an hour, that will be enough, that from there to the fridge will allow them to thaw out completely. As long as you can get them separated, there is nothing wrong with putting partially thawed racks on a smoker.

If it is just a day, I cook both racks until done, wrap one with a little apple juice and sauce (it that is your poison) then foil and store over night. You can even reheat them in the oven the next day (300F for 40 minutes or so, or grill them, broil them whatever). I tend no to refreeze meat, but, that is a personal superstition.

Mattlsmith · 03-27-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by landarc

I have soaked them in water (still in the cryo) for an hour, that will be enough, that from there to the fridge will allow them to thaw out completely. As long as you can get them separated, there is nothing wrong with putting partially thawed racks on a smoker.

If it is just a day, I cook both racks until done, wrap one with a little apple juice and sauce (it that is your poison) then foil and store over night. You can even reheat them in the oven the next day (300F for 40 minutes or so, or grill them, broil them whatever). I tend no to refreeze meat, but, that is a personal superstition.

Did you just throw it in cold water or an ice bath?

Bludawg · 03-27-2013, 08:58 PM

Fill a cooler with cold water and toss 'em in in the packaging they will thaw in a few hrs.

code3rrt · 03-27-2013, 09:27 PM

No need for an ice bath, your ribs are essentially your "ice", anyway yep just in some cold water for a few hours, done deal. Once the cryovac is broke, you are probably good for 5-6 days in a good cold refer, or you can refreeze them.

KC

Mattlsmith · 03-27-2013, 09:58 PM

Thank you all for the great advice, the ribs are now enjoying a nice bath.

Daggs · 03-27-2013, 10:10 PM

I put them in the tub and run enough cold water over them to cover and leave them for a few hours. Then I tell the wife what I did and she cleans the tub. Apparently the cryo is dirtier than the tub. Win win on my end.

BBQchef33 · 03-27-2013, 10:20 PM

you can do this in an hour to 90 mins if u want. (i use the sink, not the tub.. and wash it real good first).

cool water bath for a little while in cryo, then open them and run warm water on the sides and work your fingers in between to seperate them.

once seperate, then back to cool water.. they thaw quick, then dry with a paper towel and rub em down.. :)

nthole · 03-28-2013, 12:59 AM

Microwave?

When I freeze the I do the cool water cooler thing. They thaw pretty fast.

Johnny_Crunch · 03-28-2013, 08:48 AM

I leave them on the counter and let them thaw the old fashioned way.

hamiltont · 03-28-2013, 09:30 AM

As mentioned above. ^^^ Single packaged racks of Baby Back Ribs in the Cryovac will thaw in about an hour in the sink with cold water. I've done it numerous times. Cheers!!!

03-27-2013, 08:26 PM	#1
Mattlsmith On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-29-12 Location: Salt Lake City, UT	What is the Best Way to Defrost Ribs in 12 hours? All, I wanna smoke some baby backs tomorrow morning but they are completely frozen. They are from Sam's in a nice cryovac but I was wondering if any of the brethren had any tips on how to un-freeze my ribs by the morning? I was thinking of putting it in a cold bath for 30 minutes and then into the fridge over night but I dont know if that would work. Also part 2 of the question, if I defrost the ribs can I take 1 rack and smoke it and leave another rack in the fridge for a later day? If so how long can it stay in the fridge before I need to use it? Also is it possible to freeze the extra rack after being defrosted?

03-27-2013, 08:30 PM	#2
DriverWild is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-01-12 Location: Omaha, NE	Ice bath is the best way to thaw ribs, once they are thawed out throw them in the fridge, they will last a few days so I wouldn't worry if you plan to cook them that quickly. __________________ Custom RF, Gateway, Weber Performer Platinum, Super Fast Thermopen - Camo

03-27-2013, 08:31 PM	#3
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	I have soaked them in water (still in the cryo) for an hour, that will be enough, that from there to the fridge will allow them to thaw out completely. As long as you can get them separated, there is nothing wrong with putting partially thawed racks on a smoker. If it is just a day, I cook both racks until done, wrap one with a little apple juice and sauce (it that is your poison) then foil and store over night. You can even reheat them in the oven the next day (300F for 40 minutes or so, or grill them, broil them whatever). I tend no to refreeze meat, but, that is a personal superstition. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

03-27-2013, 08:58 PM	#5
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Fill a cooler with cold water and toss 'em in in the packaging they will thaw in a few hrs. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

03-27-2013, 09:27 PM	#6
code3rrt Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington	No need for an ice bath, your ribs are essentially your "ice", anyway yep just in some cold water for a few hours, done deal. Once the cryovac is broke, you are probably good for 5-6 days in a good cold refer, or you can refreeze them. KC __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.:blah:

03-27-2013, 09:58 PM	#7
Mattlsmith On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-29-12 Location: Salt Lake City, UT	Thank you all for the great advice, the ribs are now enjoying a nice bath.

03-27-2013, 10:10 PM	#8
Daggs is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-09-12 Location: Crystal Lake IL	I put them in the tub and run enough cold water over them to cover and leave them for a few hours. Then I tell the wife what I did and she cleans the tub. Apparently the cryo is dirtier than the tub. Win win on my end. __________________ 22.5 OTS, 22.5 OTG, 18 WSM, 18 Jumbo Joe, 36" Blackstone! More to come...

03-27-2013, 10:20 PM	#9
BBQchef33 Grand Poobah and Site Admin Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Long Island, NY Name/Nickname : Phil	you can do this in an hour to 90 mins if u want. (i use the sink, not the tub.. and wash it real good first). cool water bath for a little while in cryo, then open them and run warm water on the sides and work your fingers in between to seperate them. once seperate, then back to cool water.. they thaw quick, then dry with a paper towel and rub em down.. :) __________________ Site Administrator and Grand PooBah CBJ with a Fuzzy Blue Hat, 18 Foot Competition Trailer, Customized Klose BYC, Custom Built Shirley built to feed our Veterans(A.K.A "Abrams"), 1 Double Barreled Lang 84, 1 Heavily Modified Bionic Bandera, 1 Custom Super Medium Stickburning Spicewine w/stoker, 2 XL BGE, 1 Mini BGE, 2 Pit Barrel Cookers, 3 WSMs, 3 Weber Kettles, an NB Hondo, A Modified Brinkman Horizontal, DCS 48" Grill, a Broilmaster P3, a Blackstone 36 and 17, a covered, pellet pooping FEC100, and our duck died. :( News Flash: "A mans worth is judged by the weight of his integrity " You know your getting older when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy Smoke on KC. WWW.BBQ-BRETHREN.COM

03-28-2013, 12:59 AM	#10
nthole Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: St. Louis	Microwave? When I freeze the I do the cool water cooler thing. They thaw pretty fast. __________________ Neil -- "Easy Bake Master" NB Bandera [gone to heaven...conveniently located in Long Island, NY] Rebel 23, WSM A, WSM B, UDS, Easy Bake Oven Pork Pistols BBQ MOFO Illuminati MOINK...It's what's for linner.

03-28-2013, 08:48 AM	#11
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX	I leave them on the counter and let them thaw the old fashioned way. __________________ J Crunch

03-28-2013, 09:30 AM	#12
hamiltont is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-24-10 Location: Lincoln, NE Name/Nickname : hamiltont	As mentioned above. ^^^ Single packaged racks of Baby Back Ribs in the Cryovac will thaw in about an hour in the sink with cold water. I've done it numerous times. Cheers!!! __________________ If Homebrew & BBQ aren't the answer, then you're askin' the wrong questions... Cheers!!!