24+ Hour Prep Time?

[jsaniga]

Any issues with prepping a pork butt and beef brisket a little more than 24 hours before the smoke and refrigerating?

[LA Pork Butt]

I have done it with no issues!

[randy.56]

Do it every time. Ribs also, chicken 4 hour min.

[jsaniga]

Yeah don’t mess around with chicken. Thanks!

[RonB]

I always try for a long dry brine with larger hunks o' meat. 2 days works for me with no problems.

[HawkerXP]

+1

[WayneT]

+2

[mrteddyprincess]

Any issues with prepping a pork butt and beef brisket a little more than 24 hours before the smoke and refrigerating?

Hey jsaniga , make sure we get to see some pics of the cook!

Brian

[Huskee]

Nope, you can go 2-4days in advance even, as long as the meat has that shelf life left in it. Some of the best steaks I've ever made, and FireMan can confirm this, were prepped 3-4 days ahead of time.

[jsaniga]

This will really help make smokes less hectic, especially the day I crank up the smoker.

[STEbbq]

No issues! Make sure to get the dry brine in for the full 24+ hours!

[Santamarina]

Survey says: go on and prep’em!

[Jerod Broussard]

I like 3 days for the dry brine.

[jsaniga]

Wow - good to know. I will keep that tucked away.

[Michael_in_TX]

I typically go 1-2 days one anything over 2 lbs. About the only protein I really don't go long on is ribs. I did a two days on those and they came out just slightly 'hammy.'

[Starsky]

No problem

[Bad Hat BBQ]

I like to brine early ...allows for cuttin & preppin for sides and whatnot

[jsaniga]

Yes - this is the first time I haven't been rushed getting everything ready to go. I will definitely dry brine in advance going forward.

[Duanessmokedmeats]

I do 24 hours+ with good results.

[jsaniga]

Turned out great! And, my company has an intern her from Japan who got to learn what pulled pork is all about. This is the 3rd or fourth time I have had him over when I barbecue, but first time for a smoke. He's a fan!

Thanks everyone for your input!

[rmeugene]

Have those same trays(in black & red). Love them.