I have some leftover barbecue. Whats the best way to freeze it?
Ed Pawlowski– I freeze chickens whole, brisket I’ll cut into about thirds, pulled pork I put in dinner-sized packages, same with country ribs, about 6 to a package. Use freezer-type Ziploc bags. Editor–For longer-term freezing, wrap the pieces of barbecue in aluminum foil before putting them into the Ziploc bags. Sometimes we’ll pull it out the day before and put it in the refrigerator to thaw, but it is a quick dinner when you have been out and do not have time to cook. That is the beauty of the microwave. Depending on the size, put it in the defrost cycle for about 10 minutes. If you can, break it down and do it in five minute intervals to be sure it is defrosting and not cooking away on the outside. Once defrosted, I heat it on medium for about two minutes. Check to see if it needs a minute or two more, letting it stand for about half the defrosting time. Sounds longer than it really takes, and heated gently, it will be a juicy as it was the day you froze it.
