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When to defrost / season?

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GrillnTX
GrillnTX Posts: 65
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I bought a 2.5 lb Top Round Roast which came frozen and went straight in my freezer. I plan on cooking it on Saturday but I'm wondering when I should move it to the fridge to defrost and when I should season it. I've read I can put it straight on the BGE frozen but I want to put some rub on it and I plan to cook it direct at 450 to brown (a few minutes on each side) and then going indirect (around the same temp) for the remainder. I was thinking to the fridge on Tuesday, season Thursday? Thanks in advance!
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    I would say  pull and defrost (in refrigerator) Tuesday night before bed or Wednesday morning would be more than adequate for a roast that size.  While you can cook from a frozen state....not optimal in my opinion. Season within 24 hours of cooking. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,396
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    Better early than late with the beef defrost.  As above with the timing.  If your rub/seasoning has much sugar in it then at that cook temp it will burn.  FYI-
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  • GrillnTX
    GrillnTX Posts: 65
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    Figure I post some pics after a very successful cook. I'll definitely be doing this one again.


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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,396
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    Great result-congrats.  Thanks for closing the loop.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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