On Saturday I have a party to go to for the UFC pay-per-view. I am wanting to take burnt ends. I bought a 15.5 lbs usda prime packer brisket last week from Costco. However, this brisket is too big to fit in my smoker in one piece. I was thinking of of the following two options:
1. Split my brisket between the flat in the point. Smoke the point on Saturday for burnt ends and freeze the flat for future use.
2. Freeze the Packer brisket for future use and by a cheaper roast to make burnt ends.
I need to either use this brisket soon or freeze it for future use. It has a packing date of 7-16-17 and I bought it on 7-17-17. Pictures attached of brisket in packaging. Right now it is sitting in my refrigerator flex drawer set a temperature of 33°F.
Opinions? Thoughts?
1. Split my brisket between the flat in the point. Smoke the point on Saturday for burnt ends and freeze the flat for future use.
2. Freeze the Packer brisket for future use and by a cheaper roast to make burnt ends.
I need to either use this brisket soon or freeze it for future use. It has a packing date of 7-16-17 and I bought it on 7-17-17. Pictures attached of brisket in packaging. Right now it is sitting in my refrigerator flex drawer set a temperature of 33°F.
Opinions? Thoughts?