Ok, I have ~450 lbs of frozen pork butts that I need to thaw out. I plan to do the smoke this coming weekend. I don't have that much room in my fridge, and I don't have that much room in coolers (but cooler space can come close). I will have that much cooler space Thursday night, but not until then.
For thawing in coolers, should I just drop the frozen butts in and let them thaw out? They'll be fine/safe thawing in a cooler right? How long in advance should I start the thawing?
Some of the butts are still in their cases (as they came). Could I just wrap the cases up in blankets and towels to keep them cool but still allow them to thaw?
Any other tips/advice on thawing, then transporting that much pork?
For thawing in coolers, should I just drop the frozen butts in and let them thaw out? They'll be fine/safe thawing in a cooler right? How long in advance should I start the thawing?
Some of the butts are still in their cases (as they came). Could I just wrap the cases up in blankets and towels to keep them cool but still allow them to thaw?
Any other tips/advice on thawing, then transporting that much pork?