Can I Freeze Them?

[Unique Name]

Hey, boys!
I've got some Babies I'm looking to smoke today for lunch or maybe dinner. There's 3 racks but I'll only eat one forthwith.
My question for you experts is...
Have any of you frozen your ribs AFTER smoking them?
Thanks for any and all replies, thoughts, ideas, warnings, concerns etc...

 

[biteme7951]

I do it all the time. Portion them out and vac seal. Then pull from freezer drop bag into almost simmering water until warmed thru. A couple minutes under the broiler before serving will put a little bark bacl on them.

Barry.

 

[ristau5741]

freeze smoked stuff all the time, since wood is so expensive (no local trees on property). I try to maximize the smoker rack space and fill up as much as I can, freeze whatever I cant eat. have had no issues.

 

[Unique Name]

Thanks for the answers, boys!
They came just as it's starting to rain...
So I may put this off until the forecast clears.
Thanks again!

 

[Murdy]

I do it exactly like Biteme does it, vac seal in individual portions. If I'm in a hurry/feeling lazy, I just nuke them and they are still better than just about anything else I'd be able to find to eat.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Yup all the time and if you put it in a vac-bag heat it up in warm water. This won't change the taste like a microwave or oven will.

Warren

 

[old sarge]

When vac sealing be careful a bone does not puncture the bag.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Unique Name Thanks for the like it is greatly appreciated.

I once did 85lbs PP for an event vac-bag in 5lb lots by heating water method.

Warren

 

[Unique Name]

Unique Name Thanks for the like it is greatly appreciated.

I once did 85lbs PP for an event vac-bag in 5lb lots by heating water method.

Warren

Interesting.
Got a recommendation for a vacuum sealer?
I don't have one at the moment.
With this rain I've decided to hold off.
Perhaps I can pick one up before I smoke these little piggies...

 

[gary s]

Just an FYI It's always good to smoke a little Extra and Vac seal it for one of those days you get a Hankering for some good Q, Been doing it for years.

Gary

 

[indaswamp]

Interesting.
Got a recommendation for a vacuum sealer?
I don't have one at the moment.
With this rain I've decided to hold off.
Perhaps I can pick one up before I smoke these little piggies...

fill your sink up 2/3 full with water. Put your ribs in ziplock bags. Put the bag in the sink of water, push down and allow the water pressure to push out the air. Keep one corner of the zipper bag open about 2" and make sure to not let water in the bag while submerging. Seal and freeze.....

 

[crazymoon]

UN, I just ate some ribs that had been vac sealed and frozen for a few months and they were delicious. Food Saver brand vac sealers are a popular brand and come in a variety of price ranges.

 

[Unique Name]

fill your sink up 2/3 full with water. Put your ribs in ziplock bags. Put the bag in the sink of water, push down and allow the water pressure to push out the air. Keep one corner of the zipper bag open about 2" and make sure to not let water in the bag while submerging. Seal and freeze.....

Hey, Thanks for the tip, Swampman!!!

 

[Unique Name]

UN, I just ate some ribs that had been vac sealed and frozen for a few months and they were delicious. Food Saver brand vac sealers are a popular brand and come in a variety of price ranges.

Thanks for the info, Moon.

 

[biteme7951]

Just an FYI It's always good to smoke a little Extra and Vac seal it for one of those days you get a Hankering for some good Q, Been doing it for years.

Gary

Like when it is raining

Barry.

 

[zwiller]

OK, I'll say it. I don't like the actual smoke. Same as homebrewing. I like all the parts of it but waking up/staying up, cleaning/probing/OCDing/the stall, etc. I liken it to a work out...

My favorite rib joint smokes, seals, and freezes offsite. Ribs are shipped in and cooks defrost, grill, and sauce for serving. Pretty sure this is quite common in the industry. It was odd at first but everything I have smoked, frozen and reheated has be awesome and as good as same day, maybe better. The convenience factor is off the chart. Blew my wife's mind one time. She said she was craving the smoked chuckie tacos I made some time ago. Little did she know I smoked a big one and had the other half stashed in the freezer. I am testing a half of brisket now.

 

[HalfSmoked]

oxman Thanks for the like it is greatly appreciated.

Warren

 

[muncie21]

Another vote for the food-save brand of vacuum sealers, provided this is for home, recreational use. I pick up replacement rolls of bag material on Amazon for about 1/2 price as food saver branded bags/rolls.