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    Defrosting Frozen Ribs

    Hey guys. I bought a 3 pack of st Louis ribs. Cooked 2 and froze one last weekend. I figured I'd give it 24 hours in the fridge to defrost. I don't think that was enough time because it's still not very pliable. If I want to get them on at 11 in time for dinner should I put them in the oven at 170 to defrost? Are there other options? Or should I drop back and punt on barbecue today?

    #2
    If not frozen solid, I'd put them on and let them go. May add a little time to the cook.

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      #3
      I agree - put them on the grill partially frozen. Hopefully the outer layer is thawed enough to get your rub to stick.

      Another point - I try to add the dry brine before freezing now so that I don't have to worry about it when I pull the meat from the freezer.

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        #4
        I usually start thawing in the reefer 2 days in advance. Otherwise, I'd adjust for a longer cook time, but I don't have direct experience with partially frozen.

        Good luck! --Ed

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        • HouseHomey
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          If you have a zip,lock big eneough you can just put them in the bag and defrostbthem in water. Maybe it will take 30 min to an hour. Easynpeasy

        #5
        Put them on partially frozen. Pliable and not quite frozen solid. We will see how things turn out!

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        • EdF
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          Done it before - it works!

        #6
        Agreed! Frozen? Schmozen!!!
        Set them out a lil' bit to sweat, so yer rub adheres...
        Chuck 'em into yer cooker, maintain th' fire, an' wait patiently...

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          #7
          Turned out ok! I could have left them on longer, but no complaints. Thanks everyone for their help!

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            #8
            Excellent!

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              #9
              No pics?

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                #10
                Let's see some pictures of those ribs!! HJS

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