Rib Question

[jlazar]

I bought six racks of baby back ribs from the butcher today. I am going to teach my niece to smoke these on Labor Day. They are cryovac sealed. I plan to keep in the refrig until the cook. Any reason I should consider freezing for a few days first?

[FireMan]

Nah! They will definitely keep til L.Day.

[klflowers]

What he said

[Troutman]

Nope

[jlazar]

Didn't think so. Thanks for responding. Hope all have a good and safe holiday.

[Steve R.]

Not unless they're already past the sell-by date.

[ofelles]

Are you going to do them in your Chubby? Sounds soooo good. I have a few racks in my freezer that need smoking.

[ofelles]

+1

[Rfhd69]

Your niece is a hero. Thank her for her service on behalf of my family! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[jlazar]

Will do. Thanks.

[Jfrosty27]

I have a couple racks dry brining in the fridge now for smoking tomorrow. Love me some ribs!

[Mark V]

The following shows common time guidelines for a few meats held in a cryovac bag. However, I have gone as long as two months while wet aging prime rib with no ill effects:


"As a general rule here are some guidelines as to how long meat can last in a cryovac bag, under ideal refrigerated conditions: Beef – approx 4 weeks from date packed. Lamb – approx 14 days from date packed. Pork – approx 10 days from date packed."

[jlazar]

Thanks. Good to know.

[bbqLuv]

The reason to freeze the Baby Backs would be the thaw them out.
To freeze I would not.
Sounds like a lucky Niece, with a great Uncle jlazar
Happy grilling to you and an age-appropriate beverage.