Beef Top Loin roast for my birthday.

[Nefarious]

I got a beef top loin roast, 11lbs, from Costco today to smoke for my birthday this weekend. I haven't decided if I am going to cut it in half and freeze half or cut in thirds and freeze one third. I am leaning toward the third option as I get 4 pieces with end cook and I like mine much more rare then wife. Makes everyone happy. But that's not the question!

How long can I leave it age in the refrigerator uncovered before I smoke it? I am going to spice it very simple, very very light salt with lots of ground black pepper and ground garlic.

I have a recteq and will try to smoke as long as possible at 180*, following a thread from SmokinAl . I will have to pay close attention, I haven't done it before at 180*, and will have to get a general idea how long it will take.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Sounds good , I am sure someone will be able to help with the aging in fridge thing. I am just not sure enough to have you follow me on that.

But I am following your post on this

David

 

[JLeonard]

No answers...But im in for the finish. And Happy Birthday!

Jim

 

[DRKsmoking]

Just a bump to the top to see if anyone cane help you with this.

David

 

[Fueling Around]

I wouldn't leave it uncovered, but intact whole muscle beef is usually good for a week or so.

 

[Fueling Around]

Happy Birthday.

 

[Brokenhandle]

I'll say happy birthday as well! And agree with Fueling Around that it can be left for a few days but would cover it.

Ryan