Help needed. Smoking one week before serving

[raaber]

Hi guys. I normally smoke and serve. I am going away and want to bring ribs and brisket with me. I know it is possible but want to done it right.

 

[bmaddox]

One week is hard because you really have to freeze the food to stay safe. I would not suggest ribs. Brisket freezes fine. I vacuum seal mine in 1 pound portions then reheat it in simmering water for 20-30 minutes (this takes some trial and error to make sure you only heat it through instead of cooking it further). 

 

[raaber]

Thanks for your help.

 

[smokesontuesday]

 
One week is hard because you really have to freeze the food to stay safe. I would not suggest ribs. Brisket freezes fine. I vacuum seal mine in 1 pound portions then reheat it in simmering water for 20-30 minutes (this takes some trial and error to make sure you only heat it through instead of cooking it further). 

This is spot on. Pulled pork will freeze and reheat like this as well. Ribs do okay but brisket does much better.