Suspend after wet brine and before cook?

[Bruceski44]

I was going to cook two butts today, but am feeling so poorly, I just can't get 'er done. [Just my arthritis, vertigo and 10 deg F outside.] They've been in a wet brine for two days, so I'm thinking I'll rinse them off good, rinse out the storage tub, dry everything and put everything back in the fridge until I can manage the cook. Does anyone see any problem with this?

Thanks, as always,
b

[Huskee]

Nope. As long as you don't push them past their use-by date you're good.

[Bruceski44]

Thanks! Looks like the weather Wednesday will be more suited to tending the KBQ outdoors. I hope my body gets the message! :-)

[Huskee]

Bruceski44 Sorry to hear you're feeling under the weather. I'm with texastweeter below, if you think another 5 days is a stretch for its freshness life, it might be safest to just freeze now, pull out to thaw Mon night.

[texastweeter]

If need be, freeze the. Then thaw when you are better. They will already be brined

[Spinaker]

Nope, No problem. You an put some rub on the meat and let it sit for a few days too. It really allows that rub to set up nicely on the surface of the meat.

I hope you feel better!

[Bruceski44]

Thanks all! Took a couple of pills and feeling better now. Nobody should feel this poorly unless drinking was involved!
Anyway, I got the butts into the smoker just now. External temp up to 20 F. Internal temp is 250 F. I could really see the water vapor coming out before things settled down. My first cold weather cook.

thanks again for the advice and well wishes. Both are good to know.
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[Huskee]

Glad to see you're able to push ahead with Plan A! Have a great cook. I'm doing a couple tri tips tonight myself.

[bbqLuv]

Get better soon.
Happy grilling to you

[Draznnl]

Good to see you were feeling up to cooking. Hope everything turned out well and that you are feeling better.

[smokin fool]

Atta boy, some cold crisp air may be just what the Dr. ordered for you.

[DaveD]

Glad you felt up to the cook, hope it turned out great, and hope you continue to feel better!

[Bruceski44]

Thanks all. Just really appreciating you all, especially today.