Rubbing, then Freezing

The pork butts I get at BJs also come 2 to a package. I usually just put the second one in a vacuum-sealed plastic bag and freeze it.

I am not sure what your reference to "then rub and wait several hours" refers to. After thawing the butt I apply the rub and it sits while I get the smoker going but I don't let it sit for several hours, unless it takes that long to get the smoker ready...... If you are doing that to get a nice sticky pellicle then you will need to let the frozen butt sit for a while anyway; whether you put rub on before or not.

If you try this let us know what the results were.

Good luck

The only disadvantage is if you change your mind and you want to use the butt for something else.

There's no real advantage either.

It doesn't hurt anything.
I buy flank steaks at the US food store and they usually come 5 to 6 in a pack. I Freeze some plain and then preseason marinade a couple in seasoning and throw them in the freezer for later. Works well for me.

I rub my second butt roast every time before I vacuum seal and freeze...It works wonderfully, thaw-n-smoke with no additional prep time..I've never had an issue.

Walt