Frozen

[Phil1971]

Hello there, I'm away from home. I'll be back Sunday evening. I'm looking to smoke a butt for dinner Monday evening. When I bought it, I cut it into quarters, and froze them. I reckon I'll have to smoke them from frozen. Any tips?

 

[02ebz06]

Howdy Phil, welcome to the forum from New Mexico.
I would think you could leave it at room temp for a couple hours to help with the thaw process.
Don't know it that would help enough though.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I thaw pretty much everything in a sink full of cool tap water. Most things take less than a hour. If it is big may have to change water out.

 

[smokerjim]

As mentioned start thawing as soon as possible, if unable to do that give yourself a couple more hours to get it cooked. I usually dont spritz but I think after a few hours I would start spritzing to keep the outside moist so it doesnt dry out on ya. Also think about wrapping when you think it has enough smoke.

 

[SmokinAl]

I have cooked several frozen meats & I have found that they are more moist than if thawed, however they do take longer to cook & you don’t have the option of trimming it before the cook!
Al

 

[GaryHibbert]

I'm like Brian--around here, everything gets thawed in a sink fille with cool water.
Gary

 

[DemonPit]

Proper food handling procedures say to thaw in a tub of water in the fridge. Never in a sink or on the counter with water.

I always hated going to those serve-safe classes.