Urgent freezing question

[Michael G. (Canada Mike)]

Hi, folks:

A large group I thought was coming tomorrow for a Q is now a small group. Likely has something to do with my personality - certainly not my Q!

Here's the thing. al;ong with about ao lbs of ribs, I have two 6.5 lb butts rubbed and ready to go, but realloy only need one. So, can I freeze the rubbed butt? Ought I Q them both and freeze the done butt? (There's not way my wife or my doctor would just let me eat it all.)

All thoughts appreciated.

 

[Harvey M.]

Michael, if it were me I would cook them both now. The end product is better if cooked prior to freezing IMHO.

Cook them, cool them properly, then bag and freeze for another day.

Good Luck

 

[Doug D]

Frozen cooked pulled pork reheats amazingly well. It's just keeping it in good condition frozen that's the hard part. Do you happen to have a vacuum sealer? If so, it just got a lot easier. If not, I would either try the poor man's vac sealer-- ziplocks full of pork submerged up to the neck in a sink or bowl full of water to force out as much air as possible-- or packed tightly in plastic tub containers, leaving no headspace whatsoever.

Freezing whole, uncooked already rubbed butt risks a hammy-tasting outer portion if there is salt in the rub.

 

[Michael G. (Canada Mike)]

Thanks, folks. There both on the smoker as we speak. Fact is, my kids wil ikely carry away as much as I'll permit them - and more when i go to freshen my drink.