A Butt Question

[dmath]

I'm smoking a pork butt, is it ok to vacuum pack and freeze it while it's still warm ? I'm thinking more moister that way.

 

[smokerjim]

I personally wouldn't I think your only going to form ice crystals but i'm no pro, maybe some of them will chime in

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

I'd shred it before you vacuum seal it!

 

[fivetricks]

It's most likely going to suck a ton of liquid into your machine, not seal, and possibly cause damage to the unit itself.

 

[dmath]

Ok thanks. I'll let it cool down first. Was thinking of the health aspect of it. Going on an RV trip, and won't be eating it for a week, figured I better freeze it.

 

[smokerjim]

I wouldn't add sauce to it either before you vac it, may not seal. add it after you get it thawed and reheating. good luck

 

[fivetricks]

Usually you want to par-freeze meats before vac sealing if they are liquid holding meats.

 

[smokerjim]

you could always just freeze in zip loc bags, it's only for a week they'll work fine.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Pull it while still warm and stick it in the refer for a few hours, then vac-pac and freeze...JJ

 

[dmath]

Thanks everyone for the help. I'll pull it, cool it, vacuum pack it, freeze it, thaw it, sauce it, and eat it !

 

[Hawging It]

I would cool to room temp. then freeze. Just my take.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

PP reheats extremely well in a vacuum bag simmered in water on the stovetop. No need to thaw. Straight from the freezer into the pot.

 

[dmath]

Great thanks 5GRILLZNTN. Looks like I'll have more time to chase the Salmon.