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32# of Pork Butt

mamacooks
mamacooks Posts: 9
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It's been quite a while since I've posted, but wanted to ask a question about freezing pork butt for an upcoming grad party.  Put about 32# (4 boneless butts) on the Egg about 8:30 last night.  Was worried since it was my 1st overnight cook, but the Egg has been rock-solid at 225 for HOURS!  Slept from 2:30-7:30, 225 when I went to bed, 225 when I woke up.  Had to peek a couple of times today - and I couldn't just look and not pull a few bits from the edges....delicious!  Anyhow, back to the question - when freezing leftovers it's always already pulled, so I simply vacuum-pack.  Has anyone ever frozen the whole butt?  yes/no?  and if so, how would I reheat?

Party plans for 80-90, adults and kids: 20# brisket - already done; 30# pulled pork; 80pc of chicken; hot dogs, 'burgers, & all the sides. A tray full of Italian sausage & peppers from my fav Italian friends (thank you!).  Can't decide whether I should do more brisket/pork?  Suggestions?  Don't want to run short, but don't want lots of left-overs....

Today's cook seen in the attached pic - IT currently stalled @180, has been on EGG since 8:30 yesterday pm.  (Simple seasoning - olive oil and Butt Rub, aahh, LOTS of Butt Rub).

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  • tulocay
    tulocay Posts: 1,737
    Pulled, vacuum packed and frozen - yes. I have heard of freezing uncooked butts, but not cooked, whole butts. Sounds like a party.
    LBGE, Marietta, GA
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  • Rusty Rooster
    Rusty Rooster Posts: 1,239
    I have not tried it but I have been told if you chill/freeze them whole, you will have to reheat before they will pull.  I would recommend pulling first.
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  • Redskull
    Redskull Posts: 55
    Pull, vacuum pack, freeze, thaw & reheat at 300 degrees in a shallow foil or rectangular pan, add about a half inch of liquid & cover with foil.  use the plate setter, legs up for indirect heat until 140 degrees or more.  (liquid:  water, beer, apple juice, orange juice, chicken stock, or whatever suits to you liking).  Can also be warmed up in a cast iron skillet until just crunchy for some awesome Carnitas.  Love me some pulled Pork Butt, good luck , oh by the way, those butts on the BGE look scrumptious.  
    MESQUITE, TEXAS - LBGE, Tejas Smoker, Circle-J 24" open pit grill, indoor & outdoor cooking, beer, camping, more beer & cooking...
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