Freezing Brisket?

[Paulie]

Hey guys,

I'm thinking of doing a brisket, but most likely will have a lot leftover as it's just the wife and I. I was going to slice it down and freeze it. Anyone have success doing this? Does it dry it out/make it tough etc.?

 

[David C]

Haven't done that but I have frozen half of a packer raw with good results.

 

[Thomas/Klamerus]

I cut my brisket into large slices (8-9oz) and vacuum seal it then stick it in the freezer. When I want to use it I put the package in to hot water and warm it up. It tastes good and is not dry

 

[CorySwartz]

If you can get about a spoonful of the drippings (or if you make au jus) in each bag, that seems to work great. It's not too much where the FoodSaver sucks it out and it's just enough to get some moisture in the bag when you're reheating. Make sure you get it in the bottom and don't let it run down the sides or else it will be a pain for the FoodSaver.

Reheat is easy... bring water to the start of a boil, then turn to simmer. Drop the bag in for 20 min and done (this is for FoodSaver bags, not sure of other brands). I've frozen/reheated brisket, pork butt, and half chickens. All end up coming out great from the freezer.

 

[Bill Farmer]

I do it all the time. It is still very good. I even use my meat grinder on some of the leftovers and freeze it to make chili out of later.