The wife picked up a 14 pounder today. The goal is to have it ready Saturday night for the ball game. It is frozen, so my question is in regards to the best way to defrost it. Ive seen mixed reviews. I was planning on doing it in the refrigerator. One person suggested 5 days, another suggested 24hrs per 5 pound. Butterball suggested 24 hrs per 4 pounds. After the defrost I was going to do a 24 hour brine. My main concern is defrosting too quickly and leaving it defrosted for too long before the smoke. The fridge is at 37 degrees if that helps.
Thanks in Advance!!
Thanks in Advance!!
