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For easier brisket freezing and reheating slice the brisket and freeze it in a single layer. We would suggest using the leftovers within two months if possible.
I pulled it off smoker this morning.
Can i freeze smoked brisket. Yes you can freeze brisket. Freezing brisket preserves its life for about 6 to 12 months which is a lot of time for you to use up all the frozen portions of cooked brisket. However for your frozen brisket to keep that long you must have followed the correct steps to package the brisket for freezing.
Sep 13 2014 0911 AM 8. First off - I dont have a Food Saver or vacuum sealer. Just wanted to make that clear.
But Im smoking my first brisket using a bunch of tips Ive gotten on this board and my household of two will not be able to eat the entire thing in a day or two. Id like to freeze some for future consumption but whats the best. For easier brisket freezing and reheating slice the brisket and freeze it in a single layer.
This will give you brisket popsicles that you can then move to a freezer bag or container for long-term storage. Whenever you need just a few slices you can pull out and thaw just what you need. Key Steps for Freezing Leftover Brisket.
So Im going to smoke a brisket for a friend whose wife has cancer. I want to freeze it so it can be transported to his house the next day. Im thinking about taking it out after it is done and leting it rest for an hour and then putting it right into the freezer without unwraping it from the double foil.
Had a USDA Prime brisket in the freezer for almost a year. Thawed it smoked it it was just a s good as if I had smoked it fresh. I know some of the guys will say that it is not as good after it is frozen cause the cells break open let the moisture out.
But I had no complaints. Freezing is no problem provided you protect the roast vacuum sealing is best but plastic inner wrap with freezer paper will be fine for 3 to 5 months. Its nearly impossible for me to get a shoulder clod so I might be temped to remove the brisket point to make burnt ends for a real barbecue fest and freeze the brisket flat for later.
Frozen smoked beef brisket can be kept in the freezer indefinitely. That said the sooner you use it the better it will taste. We would suggest using the leftovers within two months if possible.
See below for tips on reheating and serving frozen brisket. Slicing your brisket and freezing the slices so they can be reheated individually is very handy if you only need to reheat a couple of slices at a time. Brisket slices will not take up as much room in your freezer as a whole brisket will.
Meat holds up better in any type of storage including frozen if its got some salt in it. So if you brined your brisket well before smoking in general it will hold up to freezing and thawing better. The second concern is oxidization of the fat this can give the meat a warmed.
The week B4 Xmas I did a big smoke that included a brisket 2 turkeys and 9 boston butts. Most is for me but some is for gifting and bribes so vacuuming and sealing are pretty much mandatory. I usually pull and slice B4 sealing the gifts and bribes so that it.
Guides How To Freeze Beef How to freeze beef brisket Usually when theres a backyard party theres food leftover especially if the headcount was less than you expected. Leftover meat such as chicken ribs steak or brisket can last a good long while if stored correctly but the way you wrap freeze. I pulled it off smoker this morning.
Now there has been a slight change of plans and I dont need it until this coming weekend. If I vacuum seal it and freeze it and then start thawing it friday to serve Sunday think it will still be good. Not wanting to smoke another one if I can avoid it.