Thawing a brisket

RajunCajun

What is the best method and how long to defrost a frozen 13lber?

Thanks

Gamecockeggman

Fill a cooler with water and ice.  Put it inside, probably 48 hours

Photo Egg

Run it under room temp tap water to thaw it for a few minutes enough to easily cut it out of cryo pack. Then trim, season and toss it on. Frozen.

pgprescott

See above assuming you are in a hurry. Just put in the fridge a week ahead if not. 

Mattman3969

For bigger chunks of frozen protein that I need thawed quick I will drop in the SV pot set to a low temp.  This will just circulate the water and speed up the thawing process. 

Canugghead

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1189388/defrosting-frozen-meat-with-aquarium-pump

lkapigian

If you don’t have time to thaw fully in the fridge, don’t sweat it, they cook fine partially frozen 

lousubcap

The best method for me is in the fridge.  as mentioned above plan 5 days for that one.  Also they will wet age (after thawing) just fine for a matter of 4-5 weeks or longer.  FYI-

pgprescott

lousubcap said:

The best method for me is in the fridge.  as mentioned above plan 5 days for that one.  Also they will wet age (after thawing) just fine for a matter of 4-5 weeks or longer.  FYI-

Exactly. It only gets better.