Retaining flavor when freezing cooked brisket
Brisket, like any cooked meat, should be juicy and packed with flavor, whether it has just come out of the oven or has been recently thawed from the freezer. To maintain both moisture and taste in your brisket, make sure not to discard the juices! "Store the cooked brisket with the cooking liquid or pan juices," advises Piva, "as this will help preserve its flavor and keep it from drying out." When frozen cooked meat thaws slowly in the refrigerator, it will reabsorb the juices it was stored with, ensuring your brisket remains nearly as delicious as when it was first prepared.
Lastly, Chef Piva recommends that to freeze cooked brisket effectively, you should "use vacuum-sealed bags or airtight containers to reduce the risk of freezer burn." If you don’t have a vacuum sealer, simply zip the freezer bag almost closed and squeeze out as much air as you can. When food is exposed to air in the freezer, it can suffer from oxidation and dehydration. While freezer-burned brisket is safe to eat, it will have an unpleasant flavor and texture, so to avoid wasting food, be sure to wrap it properly.
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