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What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #-1 on: April 04, 2018, 03:02:06 PM »
Every time I rewarm smoked brisket or ribs from the  freezer it comes out too dry. Would appreciate some suggestions on how to do it. Thanks!
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« on: April 04, 2018, 03:04:59 PM »
Every time I rewarm smoked brisket or ribs from the  freezer it comes out too dry. Would appreciate some suggestions on how to do it. Thanks!
For brisket or pulled pork I use a little apple juice and warm in a Crock Pot, Ribs I wrap in foil tightly and warm in oven. 
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2018, 03:09:26 PM »
SV works real well..make it about 5º less than you want it and go for it...☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.   
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What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2018, 03:12:12 PM »
SV works real well..make it about 5º less than you want it and go for it...☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2018, 03:23:07 PM »
SV works real well..make it about 5º less than you want it and go for it...☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
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seal it with a lil liquid of your choice..and go for it..enjoy.  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.   
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2018, 04:35:07 PM »
Sounds like I need to pickup an SV
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2018, 05:21:47 PM »
SV works real well..make it about 5º less than you want it and go for it...☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2018, 05:23:44 PM »
Either SV or i put water in a pot on med heat and throw the food in there for an hour. Of course the food is sealed by a food saver or in some other plastic bag.
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2018, 05:34:27 PM »
100% agree with the sealed low n slow approach.  I don't have a SV, so I simply vacuum seal the meat, and toss in water that is gently boiling.  Depending on the type of meat/size, anywhere from 15-60 minutes.
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2018, 08:24:47 PM »
100% agree with the sealed low n slow approach.  I don't have a SV, so I simply vacuum seal the meat, and toss in water that is gently boiling.  Depending on the type of meat/size, anywhere from 15-60 minutes.

I’m going try this before buying an SV. Thanks
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2018, 04:39:58 PM »
100% agree with the sealed low n slow approach.  I don't have a SV, so I simply vacuum seal the meat, and toss in water that is gently boiling.  Depending on the type of meat/size, anywhere from 15-60 minutes.

I’m going try this before buying an SV. Thanks

That's how I do it also.





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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2018, 09:37:34 AM »
100% agree with the sealed low n slow approach.  I don't have a SV, so I simply vacuum seal the meat, and toss in water that is gently boiling.  Depending on the type of meat/size, anywhere from 15-60 minutes.

I'm going try this before buying an SV. Thanks

Definitely works but I would caution that to hot of water can at times cause bag seam failure. If boiling water consider double bagging and double sealing the food first. Instead of boiling water I already have hot water via the water heater so I get a pan of water from there, then a second pan if needed to bring the left overs up to an acceptable temperature if i don't want to fuss with the SV. I also use hot tap water to fill the vessel I plan to SV with. These devices can cost a fair amount but in my humble opinion are worth every penny. The only down side if you want to call it that is once I got the SV and used it now my bride thinks I'm the the only one that should use it. LOL
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2018, 10:01:05 AM »
Don't boil the water! Your just reheating, you don't want to cook the meat.
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2018, 11:12:01 AM »
Don't boil the water! Your just reheating, you don't want to cook the meat.
I used to think the same thing.  Then I started thinking about it a bit more.  Water boils at 212 degrees.  Yes, leaving meat in 212 degree water can overcook it, but it'll also quickly reheat it if you keep a close eye on it.  Most of the stuff that I am reheating was previously taken to a temp of 195-205 during the cooking process.  What's my point?  All I am saying is that for certain cuts (ribs, brisket, pulled pork), I have found a reheat using a soft boil to work quite well.  Now other meats that finish at a lower internal temp, I completely agree with you, you need to be very careful not to overcook it during the reheat... and that's where I think you'd be safer bringing it up to temp with less than boiling water.  Just my thoughts... :)
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Re: What’s a good method to rewarm frozen meat
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2018, 02:40:24 PM »
Agree. Although I still never use boiling water.
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