Defrosting Butts

[Claude M]

I have a couple of boneless pork shoulders to be smoked starting this Saturday night.When should I take them out of the freezer? I searched around for a chart of some sort but so far nothing.

 

[adam clyde]

Are they frozen together in cryovac, or separate? If together, take them out today and put them in the fridge. If separate, I'd take them out tomorrow night and put them in the fridge. Check on them friday morning. If they still are rock hard, move them to a warmer place in your fridge.

If they thaw a little early, no problem. you'll be cooking them in time so it won't be an issue.

- Adam

 

[Paul H]

I agree with Adam. I'm doing four this weekend . Have two of them in the freezer. Will take them out tonight to defrost in the fridge.

 

[Claude M]

I vacuum packed them in separate bags. So I'll take them out tonight. Thanks.