Packers, etc.

pitbossJB · 11-04-2012, 05:24 PM

This may sound like a dumb question, but here goes. When you see packers and other cryo packed meats in the store have they ever been frozen or only refrigerated? How are they shipped? Thanks.

tyotrain · 11-04-2012, 05:37 PM

If its not straight from the butcher I would say its been froze at some point.

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pitbossJB · 11-06-2012, 06:26 PM

So does anybody here know how packers are shipped?

sacgsxr · 11-06-2012, 06:28 PM

Pretty sure they come frozen.

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landarc · 11-06-2012, 06:41 PM

Unless it specifically states that is has never been frozen, it is impossible to tell. The likelihood is that it has been frozen at some point. But, the fact that the name is cryo-vac should offer some reassurance, that the meat inside an intact cryovac or similar bag will be fine.

Requiem · 11-06-2012, 06:42 PM

I am almost... i mean almost positive they are frozen and merely thaw in the case. I have felt many cryovac briskets that were still half frozen from multiple retailers. Though it is said that freezing may increase tenderness... (I don't agree, I think quality of the cow gives you tenderness) but it might have a smidgen of truth.

pitbossJB · 11-06-2012, 11:33 PM

Thank you guys, I was of the opinion that they were frozen as well. I just didn't know for sure.

cameraman · 11-07-2012, 06:28 AM

Why not ask the butcher?

Grizzly6 · 11-07-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Requiem

I am almost... i mean almost positive they are frozen and merely thaw in the case. I have felt many cryovac briskets that were still half frozen from multiple retailers. Though it is said that freezing may increase tenderness... (I don't agree, I think quality of the cow gives you tenderness) but it might have a smidgen of truth.

Freezing does create some additional tenderness in the meat, not as much as the quality of the meat, but it does provide some. When the juices freeze they expand and, when thawed, degrade the cell structure to some point allowing for the transfer of fluids throughout the meat.

This is my limited knowledge so if I am wrong please correct me on this one. Thank you

Bbq Bubba · 11-07-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pitbossJB

So does anybody here know how packers are shipped?

Usually in a box on a truck???

If your buying from a quality retailer, your brisket probably has NOT been frozen.

willbird · 11-07-2012, 09:04 AM

Hmm I wonder if you got one still frozen, then parked your 4wd truck on it, and let it thaw under the wheel, if that would tenderize it :-) ??

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11-04-2012, 05:24 PM	#1
pitbossJB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-05-09 Location: Albuquerque,N.M. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Packers, etc. This may sound like a dumb question, but here goes. When you see packers and other cryo packed meats in the store have they ever been frozen or only refrigerated? How are they shipped? Thanks. __________________ "It's all done with smoke and mirrors..............I think I like smoke the best" UDS Highly modified Bandera w/ griddle on firebox Mini SJ/UDS Smokey Joe's

11-04-2012, 05:37 PM	#2
tyotrain is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-09-12 Location: Madrid, NY Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	If its not straight from the butcher I would say its been froze at some point. Have fun and happy smoking BBQ UP __________________ LOCKED-N-LOADED BBQ TEAM Sponsored by SummerHaven Pools, spas, fireplaces and grills www.locked-n-loadedbar-b-q.com Backwoods Maze XL Green Egg Large Green Egg Backwoods G2 Party 22.5 WSM BBQ Guru

11-06-2012, 06:26 PM	#3
pitbossJB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-05-09 Location: Albuquerque,N.M. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So does anybody here know how packers are shipped? __________________ "It's all done with smoke and mirrors..............I think I like smoke the best" UDS Highly modified Bandera w/ griddle on firebox Mini SJ/UDS Smokey Joe's

11-06-2012, 06:41 PM	#5
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Unless it specifically states that is has never been frozen, it is impossible to tell. The likelihood is that it has been frozen at some point. But, the fact that the name is cryo-vac should offer some reassurance, that the meat inside an intact cryovac or similar bag will be fine. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

11-06-2012, 11:33 PM	#7
pitbossJB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-05-09 Location: Albuquerque,N.M. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you guys, I was of the opinion that they were frozen as well. I just didn't know for sure. __________________ "It's all done with smoke and mirrors..............I think I like smoke the best" UDS Highly modified Bandera w/ griddle on firebox Mini SJ/UDS Smokey Joe's

11-06-2012, 06:28 PM	#4
sacgsxr Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 09-03-12 Location: sacramento, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Pretty sure they come frozen. Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk 2

11-06-2012, 06:42 PM	#6
Requiem Found some matches. Join Date: 10-23-12 Location: Fort Worth TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am almost... i mean almost positive they are frozen and merely thaw in the case. I have felt many cryovac briskets that were still half frozen from multiple retailers. Though it is said that freezing may increase tenderness... (I don't agree, I think quality of the cow gives you tenderness) but it might have a smidgen of truth.

11-07-2012, 06:28 AM	#8
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11-07-2012, 09:04 AM	#11
willbird Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-30-12 Location: MOntpelier,OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hmm I wonder if you got one still frozen, then parked your 4wd truck on it, and let it thaw under the wheel, if that would tenderize it :-) ?? Bill