Time to defrost a 22 lb Brisket??

[nickelmore]

Well my original plan was to trim a 22 pd brisket to probably 14-15 lb on Saturday for a long cook and reheat in souse vie on Sunday. Burnt ends will not be part of reheating process

My question is how long should it take to SAFELY defrost this chunk of meat?

Its been two days and it seems at this rate it may thaw by August.

[gmotoman]

22lbs geebus...the only thing I can say is it took 3 days for 17lb turkey to thaw last year at Thanksgiving.

I mean 4-5 days then for something 22lbs , and sniff and inspect that meat.

Sorry I cant offer more.

[nickelmore]

I should have added I have it in a fridge. Its way too thick to leave out on the counter for any length of time.

[Smooth E Smoke]

What if you trim it whilest frozen? Will that cut some time?

[gmotoman]

What if you trim it whilest frozen? Will that cut some time?

Hope he's got a good clean bandsaw, or chainsaw. LOL

[gmotoman]

I should have added I have it in a fridge. Its way too thick to leave out on the counter for any length of time.

Affirmative...figured as much.

[gmotoman]

Cram it in the microwave on "THAW" setting????


OMG call me butter I am on a roll. But I'll stop now.

[Smooth E Smoke]

Hope he's got a good clean bandsaw, or chainsaw. LOL

Sharp knife and some arm strength and cut prof gloves is all you need!

[Fishawn]

Cold water, in a sink or cooler, keep an eye on it.

[Richtee]

Softening up yet?

[L20A]

I usually put them in an empty cooler and in a day or two it will be defrosted. sometimes I put a frozen water bottle in with it to make sure it stays cool.

[crusty ol salt]

Softening up yet?

I hear if it doesn't soften after 4 hours you should see a doctor.

All kidding aside.

Defrost in a sink filled with water and change the water frequently. Just like a turkey.

[SMOKE FREAK]

I usually put them in an empty cooler and in a day or two it will be defrosted. sometimes I put a frozen water bottle in with it to make sure it stays cool.

This works for me. I monitor temps and add ice if needed.

[nickelmore]

Thanks guys. It will stay in the fridge till prob Wednesday and into a cooler for a day then cut about a third of it away for brats.

[HawgHeaven]

I have never seen a brisket that big!