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How long will it take to thaw a 12 lb brisket?

ChuckR
ChuckR Posts: 248
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Thanks guys. I would like to cook it either Friday night or Saturday night. 

Suwanee, GA
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    I'd give it three or fours days.   Longer is better, because it can sit for a few days thawed in your fridge.  Go ahead and pull it tonight or tomorrow. 
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  • Brason
    Brason Posts: 330
    I agree with above 
    Cheers,

    Jason

    Orange County- CA
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    I would allow 5 days in a 40 Deg refrigerator. If it's in a cryovac bag, it won't hurt to spend a few days in the thawed state in the fridge as @thetrim said.
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  • Smoker317
    Smoker317 Posts: 238
    TONIGHT OR TOMORROW LATEST.  It depends on your fridge, most people's fridges are auto set to around 34 -35 degrees, some are a bit higher.   If yours is on the lower end then you will be surprised how much longer it takes to thaw, 6-7 degrees is a big deal in a fridge.  Our fridges are at 35 degrees and I would put that in the fridge tonight or tomorrow  if mine.   Again, if  your fridge is at 40, then you will have a bit of extra time to play with...
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    Living near Indy
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    don't be afraid to put it on still a little frozen if your timing is off.  Wont hurt anything
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • kindaquick14
    kindaquick14 Posts: 94
    Did a 12 pound brisket on the night of the 17th.  Started thawing it 4 days early - no issues.
    Columbus, OH - XL BGE and Medium BGE
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,794
    Another factor is from what type freezer did it come?  If coming from the bottom of a good chest freezer it will take every bit of 4 days in a fridge.  That said, if you aren't there a few hours before you want to prep the protein, place it in a cold water bath; change the water every 45 minutes or so and you will get it thawed.  FWIW-
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  • Smoker317
    Smoker317 Posts: 238
    lousubcap said:
    Another factor is from what type freezer did it come?  If coming from the bottom of a good chest freezer it will take every bit of 4 days in a fridge.  That said, if you aren't there a few hours before you want to prep the protein, place it in a cold water bath; change the water every 45 minutes or so and you will get it thawed.  FWIW-

    Good point that I didn't explain in my post, not only do our two fridges hover around 34-35 degrees, our freezer is around minus 2 degrees.  Our stuff comes out as hard as a rock.  LOL...  So that is why I deal with extended thawing times.
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    Smobot
    Living near Indy
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  • GalanteNate_OneEa
    GalanteNate_OneEa Posts: 967
    I have read that people freeze their meats before smoking to get a better smoke ring. Im sure you will want the exterior soft to apply seasoning though.
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