Thawing A Brisket?

[104timberwolf]

got a 17 pounder frozen solid in the original shrink wrap. I would like to cook it when we return from our trip. Will it be OK if I move it to a cold refrigerator for 6 days?

Thanks!

 

[qman]

Unless it was past the use by date when you froze it, yes. Even if it was close, still should be fine. Three or 4 days minimum to thaw, so only a couple of days at fridge temp, right?
I would say no problem.

 

[Smokin' D]

ditto on the no problem. I allow a 4 day minimum to thaw in the fridge as it is just 4 degrees above freezing.

 

[Ron_L]

Use by dates are useless. You need to know the pack date to be 100% certain, but a couple of days in the fridge after it thaws should be no problem.

 

[104timberwolf]

Thanks qman.

The fridge will partially freeze drinks when empty. The brisket went in the freezer well before the sell by date.

 

[SmittyJonz]

it be Fine.

I thaw mine on the kitchen counter overnite then toss in Fridge in morning usually.

 

[Ribeye Republic]

Sounds like perfect timing to me

 

[SmittyJonz]

Heck I see some of these Freaks leave Meat in Fridge 30 - 45 Days... On Purpose!

 

[Ron_L]

Heck I see some of these Freaks leave Meat in Fridge 30 - 45 Days... On Purpose!

I guess I'm a freak.

I age briskets 45 days past the pack date before using.

 

[Pitbull]

got a 17 pounder frozen solid in the original shrink wrap. I would like to cook it when we return from our trip. Will it be OK if I move it to a cold refrigerator for 6 days?

Thanks!

Absolutely. Just stick it in the bottom of the frig, and it will be just fine. It's called wet aging. I've wet aged for as long as 3 weeks. Just rinse it and do your rub thing..:biggrin1:

 

[Red Valley BBQ]

I guess I'm a freak.

I age briskets 45 days past the pack date before using.

Me too. I usually shoot for 40-42 days.

 

[SGH]

got a 17 pounder frozen solid in the original shrink wrap. I would like to cook it when we return from our trip. Will it be OK if I move it to a cold refrigerator for 6 days?

Thanks!

Brother it will be absolutely fine for such a short period of time. I know that I'm just one man talking here, but I have used them many weeks past the "use by" date with outstanding results. As long as it smells good, then it's good in my book. Again this is just a opinion, but when I buy cryovac briskets, more often than not, I let them sit in the fridge for a couple of weeks before cooking them. Seem to turn out better to me.