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Frozen brisket

fergi
fergi Posts: 138
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I've been asked to cook a brisket for a family gathering. My problem is that my sister-in-law has already purchased the brisket and it is frozen. Is there a rule of thumb for the time required thawing frozen meat in the refrigerator?

Fort Worth Texas

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,833
    3-5 days on average for a whole packer. I just put a 14lb in the fridge Friday night to cook next Friday night. A few extra days (or even weeks) thawed in the fridge is no problem.
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Ive cooked frozen buttz before, i wonder if a brisket is the same? 

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,080
    Lucky for you-you get to enjoy the cook and someone else is paying the freight.  You must have this brisket cook down.  And as above regarding your question about thawing.  However long you plan add at least one day in the fridge.  The best cook you can enjoy on a BGE and great eats await.  Go forth and do great things.
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  • fergi
    fergi Posts: 138
    DMW said:
    3-5 days on average for a whole packer. I just put a 14lb in the fridge Friday night to cook next Friday night. A few extra days (or even weeks) thawed in the fridge is no problem.

    Lousubcap said:
    Lucky for you-you get to enjoy the cook and someone else is paying the freight.  You must have this brisket cook down.  And as above regarding your question about thawing.  However long you plan add at least one day in the fridge.  The best cook you can enjoy on a BGE and great eats await.  Go forth and do great things.
    Thanks for the feedback. Sister-in-law has found some on sale but her party isn't until June 11.

    Fort Worth Texas

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,136
    It will thaw in a few hours in cold water. 
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  • fergi
    fergi Posts: 138
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    It will thaw in a few hours in cold water. 
    Thanks Cen-Tex Smoker:
    I thought about putting it in the swimming pool but it's getting too warm.

    Fort Worth Texas

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,136
    fergi said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    It will thaw in a few hours in cold water. 
    Thanks Cen-Tex Smoker:
    I thought about putting it in the swimming pool but it's getting too warm.
    I like the way you think. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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