Prime Rib: Too Much

[pne123]

I purchased a 3 rib prime rib approx 10 lbs. Plans have changed and I have too much.
In your opinion would it be better to cut in half and freeze or smoke the whole thing and then freeze half?

 

[sandyut]

I would freeze half raw. Cuz I like it medium rare and thawed medium rare reheated can be a challenge...I suppose you could sous vide it...

 

[pne123]

Yes, that is what I was thinking also plus I get to drink at the smoker when doing the second half.

 

[thirdeye]

I might opt for removing the bones and freezing them for later, then cutting 2 or 3 nice steaks for the freezer, and cooking the half-roast boneless.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Freeze Raw!...JJ

 

[sandyut]

I might opt for removing the bones and freezing them for later,

good call! I did this and made the ribs one day and the roast another ribs were tasty!

 

[Inscrutable]

Same thing here, with a 4 bone ... bones off and freezing separately for making au jus (though considering making that now and freeze in my souped cubes trays), cutting about 2/3 for when we (eventually) have 2 friends coming to visit, slicing the remainder into a few steaks.

 

[whistlepig]

Freeze raw. Always nice to have a spare roast in the freezer