frozen solid what to do Brisket or butts?

[bobaftt]

I have a brisket and several butts frozen solid. If I start thawing tonight will I be able to put them on friday evening so they can cook overnight and be ready saturday? how should I thaw meat to decrease contamination?

I have never done a brisket before so any advice on that is appreciated as well.

[OUT OF ORDER]

Originally Posted by bobaftt

I have a brisket and several butts frozen solid. If I start thawing tonight will I be able to put them on friday evening so they can cook overnight and be ready saturday? how should I thaw meat to decrease contamination?

I have never done a brisket before so any advice on that is appreciated as well.

if you are worried dont be about the thaw time take it out today leave in sink counter ect. then tomorrow night season wrap in saran wrap put in fridge and toss it on later the next night no biggie it actually doesnt take as long as one would think to defrost a brisket

[Rookie'48]

I usually transfer from freezer to fridge Tuesday afternoon, then prep, inject / rub Friday evening for a Saturday morning cook.

[Jeremiah]

You should be good for Friday if you get them in the fridge now. I wouldn't let them thaw out of the fridge until you're ready to put them on the cooker and only if they're still pretty solid.

[bobaftt]

so it will stay cold enough if I just leave it on the counter all day tomorrow while I am at work?

[Professor Salt]

No. Not safe.

If you have to speed thaw, keep it cryovac, and thaw in a cooler full of water.

[OUT OF ORDER]

Originally Posted by bobaftt

so it will stay cold enough if I just leave it on the counter all day tomorrow while I am at work?

yes then season and put back in fridge for rest of time

[OUT OF ORDER]

Originally Posted by OUT OF ORDER

yes then season and put back in fridge for rest of time

i have always done this are you all saying no every time i come home after letting set in sink its still cold as if in fridge or more for just that 10 to 12 hrs

[Bbq Bubba]

Originally Posted by OUT OF ORDER

if you are worried dont be about the thaw time take it out today leave in sink counter ect. then tomorrow night season wrap in saran wrap put in fridge and toss it on later the next night no biggie it actually doesnt take as long as one would think to defrost a brisket

I hope you didn't mean to say to leave a frozen piece of meat sitting at room temp all day long!

You can set it in the sink of cool water either letting it trickle over the meat or changing the water often.
I've thawed out frozen meat in a matter of hours with this procedure.

I would NEVER leave anykind of meat sitting at room temp for defrosting purposes.

You can try the top shelf of your fridge, but 48 hrs is tight, depending on the size.

[bobaftt]

its a 9 lber.

[WineMaster]

Originally Posted by Professor Salt

No. Not safe.

If you have to speed thaw, keep it cryovac, and thaw in a cooler full of water.

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[OUT OF ORDER]

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

I hope you didn't mean to say to leave a frozen piece of meat sitting at room temp all day long!

You can set it in the sink of cool water either letting it trickle over the meat or changing the water often.
I've thawed out frozen meat in a matter of hours with this procedure.

I would NEVER leave anykind of meat sitting at room temp for defrosting purposes.

You can try the top shelf of your fridge, but 48 hrs is tight, depending on the size.

just to be 100% honest yes i have always done that leave it out in the sink for anywere between 8 and 12 hrs and then season put back in fridge i mean were talking 10 to 14 lbs of meat its still cold dont know exact temp but what is wrong as long as its not room temp or warmer

[OUT OF ORDER]

Originally Posted by OUT OF ORDER

just to be 100% honest yes i have always done that leave it out in the sink for anywere between 8 and 12 hrs and then season put back in fridge i mean were talking 10 to 14 lbs of meat its still cold dont know exact temp but what is wrong as long as its not room temp or warmer

in the cryo if thats ever crossed any mind never out of the bag

[OUT OF ORDER]

Originally Posted by OUT OF ORDER

in the cryo if thats ever crossed any mind never out of the bag

ok so i read the handle and cater post and know understand sorry for giving crap info to one of the breth that was in need good info i had no idea that was bad

[Smokin Mike]

OUT OF ORDER,,, I am truely trying to read your posts,,,,,,

Bobaftt, if it was me, I would not try that, wait intill you have time to really defrost, like a frozen turkey, you wouldn't let just set in the sink! I read somewhere that commercial folks do use frozen products, something about the weight afterwards,,

I been searching about frozen briskets into a smoker for a while now, I saw it on another forum before, I even know who posted it, but never found it yet

good luck brother