Freezing a Butt - Pull or not?

[Craig Corrigan]

Finished up a butt that I intend to freeze. Should I pull it or leave it intact before I seal it up for the freezer?

Thanks!

 

[Cliff H.]

My opinion is that they are easier to pull while they are warm. Vacum sealing is a must.

 

[Jason Pedu]

Definitely pull It. If you put just enough for a serving or two in each bag it will freeze quicker and when you reheat it, just put it in a pot of water. Bring it to a boil. After it starts to boil it only needs 3 to 4 minutes until it's hot enough to eat. Definitely vacuum seal.

 

[Craig Corrigan]

Thanks guys. Ready to pull it. After I do should I let it cool in the fridge before I vac seal or just bag it?

 

[Craig Corrigan]

By the time I got through pulling, the temp was down enough to bag. Handi-Vac seems to work very well. I guess i'll have a more definitive opinion when I get ready to eat it.

 

[Rick Kramer]

Not to be doggin' out ol' Craig here ... but for safety's sake I do believe your meats need to be fully cooled before vac sealing.

 

[Rick Hamilton]

I would agree with Rick K. I actually portion my meat, wrap in plastic wrap and put in freezer. I will then take out of wrap and vacu seal. Then into the hot water to heat when I need a quick pulled pork fix.