What to do with brisket now that party is cancelled

filla_dilla · 02-05-2019, 05:44 PM

I purchased a prime packer from Costco for a party this weekend but due to weather, the party is cancelled. There are 2 adults and 2 kids in my house so not sure what to do with so much meat beyond freezing it for when we have folks over for dinner. Interested in your thoughts.

InThePitBBQ · 02-05-2019, 05:51 PM

Brisket, allowed to cool so the fat takes a bit of a set vac seals very well and comes out of the freezer tasting like the day you made it.

If you do your part and produce a good one that's not dry I think it tastes better after being under vacuum the flavor is so good.

We package about 2 pounds or so to each bag and it sure is nice over the winter months to be able to put a brisket meal on the table in just a few minutes when your hungry for it.

Put a pot of water to boiling, drop the vac pack in and turn the burner off and it will come right up to temp for you ready to serve while your doing the side dishes.

HankB · 02-05-2019, 05:57 PM

Food Saver FTW. There's two of us so there's always brisket, pulled pork, ribs etc left over. It gets sealed in Food Saver bags and will keep in the freezer nearly forever.

When chicken goes on sale for $2.90/10 lb bag I buy two, grill them up and portion/freeze them.

Jason TQ · 02-05-2019, 05:58 PM

Cook that sucker up whole, eat some fresh, then seal up smaller portions for other meals like tacos, chili, sandwiches, pizza, etc.

I cook whole packers for just our family all the time and the leftover go into so many things. Most weeks if I cook one we eat brisket in meals a few days directly in a row and the variety of dishes keeps it interesting and no one tires of it.

HuskyJW · 02-05-2019, 05:59 PM

Take it back. Costco will refund your money no questions asked.

BBQ Freak · 02-05-2019, 08:12 PM

I never heard of too much brisket and it will get eaten in two days in my home . Could take it to work to share or with neighbors too .

WilliamKY · 02-05-2019, 08:16 PM

Definitely vacuum seal, it will keep. Slice some and cube some for chili or stew.

Stlsportster · 02-05-2019, 08:54 PM

Brisket chili, brisket nachos, brisket tacos, chopped bbq brisket, brisket egg and cheese sandwich, brisket quesadilla, brisket omelette....

Get it?

SmokinAussie · 02-06-2019, 06:15 AM

Send it to me, numnuts....

sudsandswine · 02-06-2019, 07:38 AM

If you haven't cooked it yet and it's still in the original vac pack, you should be able to just leave it in the fridge for a couple weeks without issue. I usually leave mine in there 3 to 4 weeks before cooking them, when I have the forethought to do so. AKA wet aging.

If it's already been cooked, then what everyone else said.

Big George's BBQ · 02-06-2019, 07:48 AM

If it is cryovac and kept in Fridge you can refreeze You can also cook it and divide it up for meals and keep some to tacos, nachos, and chili

EricD · 02-06-2019, 03:24 PM

Send it to me. I'll dispose of it for you!
Cook it up then make pastrami, corned beef, corned beef hash...
Freeze some for a random BBQ sandwich lunch day

qnbiker · 02-07-2019, 11:48 AM

My wife and I are empty-nesters and I often cook a packer for just the two of us; we vacuum pack and freeze the leftovers. Just remember not to slice the flat before freezing. If you don't want to cook it and it's still in the cryovac, freeze it for the next party. I always keep a packer or 2 in the freezer.

qnbiker · 02-07-2019, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HuskyJW

Take it back. Costco will refund your money no questions asked.

?????

DanB · 02-07-2019, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudsandswine

If you haven't cooked it yet and it's still in the original vac pack, you should be able to just leave it in the fridge for a couple weeks without issue. I usually leave mine in there 3 to 4 weeks before cooking them, when I have the forethought to do so. AKA wet aging.

If it's already been cooked, then what everyone else said.

Hi What does Wet Aging do for a Brisket.Would it make my flats more juicy?
Thanks DanB

02-05-2019, 05:44 PM	#1
filla_dilla Got Wood. Join Date: 12-08-14 Location: Gresham, OR	What to do with brisket now that party is cancelled I purchased a prime packer from Costco for a party this weekend but due to weather, the party is cancelled. There are 2 adults and 2 kids in my house so not sure what to do with so much meat beyond freezing it for when we have folks over for dinner. Interested in your thoughts.

02-05-2019, 05:57 PM	#3
HankB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL	Food Saver FTW. There's two of us so there's always brisket, pulled pork, ribs etc left over. It gets sealed in Food Saver bags and will keep in the freezer nearly forever. When chicken goes on sale for $2.90/10 lb bag I buy two, grill them up and portion/freeze them. __________________ Weber Crazy

02-05-2019, 05:58 PM	#4
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	Cook that sucker up whole, eat some fresh, then seal up smaller portions for other meals like tacos, chili, sandwiches, pizza, etc. I cook whole packers for just our family all the time and the leftover go into so many things. Most weeks if I cook one we eat brisket in meals a few days directly in a row and the variety of dishes keeps it interesting and no one tires of it. __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life.......... Last edited by Jason TQ; 02-05-2019 at 09:10 PM..

02-05-2019, 08:12 PM	#6
BBQ Freak Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Rayville , Missouri Name/Nickname : BBQ Mojo	I never heard of too much brisket and it will get eaten in two days in my home . Could take it to work to share or with neighbors too . __________________ [Font="Impact"]Weber Kettle[/Font] [Font="impact"]Luke's Firepits / Grill[/Font] [Font="impact"]Lone Star Grillz Mini Insulated Cabinet Smoker[/Font]

02-05-2019, 08:16 PM	#7
WilliamKY is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-18-18 Location: Louisville,KY Name/Nickname : William	Definitely vacuum seal, it will keep. Slice some and cube some for chili or stew. __________________ Shirley Vertical + Fire Pit Pit Boss 700 Weber 28 griddle Weber 26 WGA Old Smokey Electric. Go Cards!

02-05-2019, 05:51 PM	#2
InThePitBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-31-19 Location: South Bend, IN Name/Nickname : Bob	Brisket, allowed to cool so the fat takes a bit of a set vac seals very well and comes out of the freezer tasting like the day you made it. If you do your part and produce a good one that's not dry I think it tastes better after being under vacuum the flavor is so good. We package about 2 pounds or so to each bag and it sure is nice over the winter months to be able to put a brisket meal on the table in just a few minutes when your hungry for it. Put a pot of water to boiling, drop the vac pack in and turn the burner off and it will come right up to temp for you ready to serve while your doing the side dishes.

02-05-2019, 05:59 PM	#5
HuskyJW On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-28-16 Location: Vancouver, WA	Take it back. Costco will refund your money no questions asked.

02-05-2019, 08:54 PM	#8
Stlsportster Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-09-16 Location: Random Point In Time and Space Name/Nickname : Parental Assigned Label	Brisket chili, brisket nachos, brisket tacos, chopped bbq brisket, brisket egg and cheese sandwich, brisket quesadilla, brisket omelette.... Get it?

02-06-2019, 06:15 AM	#9
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02-06-2019, 07:38 AM	#10
sudsandswine Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-23-12 Location: Kansas City	If you haven't cooked it yet and it's still in the original vac pack, you should be able to just leave it in the fridge for a couple weeks without issue. I usually leave mine in there 3 to 4 weeks before cooking them, when I have the forethought to do so. AKA wet aging. If it's already been cooked, then what everyone else said. __________________ Shirley Fab 250g trailer \| Primo XL kamado \| [COLOR="Red"]Red[/COLOR] Weber Limited Edition kettle + 26” kettle \| Clonesaker PDS (pretty drum smoker)

02-06-2019, 07:48 AM	#11
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	If it is cryovac and kept in Fridge you can refreeze You can also cook it and divide it up for meals and keep some to tacos, nachos, and chili __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

02-06-2019, 03:24 PM	#12
EricD is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-08-14 Location: Framingham, Taxachusetts	Send it to me. I'll dispose of it for you! Cook it up then make pastrami, corned beef, corned beef hash... Freeze some for a random BBQ sandwich lunch day __________________ 22" Weber Kettle black, 18" Weber Kettle black,Weber Genesis S-310 Stainless Gasser, Weber Genesis Silver Edition Gasser, 22" Weber Smoky Mountain, 28" Blackstone Griddle, Blackstone Pizza Oven, The Big Easy, Anova Immersion Cooker, PizzaQue, Kettle Rotisserie, Infrared temp gun, Maverick ET-732, ThermaPop, Grillaholics Grill Mats

02-07-2019, 11:48 AM	#13
qnbiker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Marietta, GA Name/Nickname : Lew	My wife and I are empty-nesters and I often cook a packer for just the two of us; we vacuum pack and freeze the leftovers. Just remember not to slice the flat before freezing. If you don't want to cook it and it's still in the cryovac, freeze it for the next party. I always keep a packer or 2 in the freezer. __________________ A bunch of Webers, Smoke EZ, GMG Daniel Boone, and a WHITE Thermapen MK4