Brew n Que
Knows what a fatty is.
- Joined
- Oct 3, 2013
- Location
- Houston, TX
New smoker arrived this week! 24 x 48, 1/4" main chamber, 3/8" firebox.
Since I am a brisket man, I am experimenting to see what I like best. First up, I am experimenting to see whose rub I like better, the standard S&P rub advocated by Franklin, or John Lewis' mustard/pickle juice slather with Lawrys, S&P, and garlic.
First, here is a good example of why you can't judge a brisket on grade alone. The choice in this case had more marbling than the prime.
Franklin brisket (14 lb choice) trimmed to 10.5 lbs. I trim aggressively because I don't want me or my guests to be scraping off fat and bark after cooking. So, I tried for 1/8" ish of fat on the flat. This will give the flat slices a good flavor boost and moisture.
Rubbed
Lewis Brisket (11.5 lb prime) trimmed to 8.5 lbs.
Slathered and rubbed
And I had a third brisket, so I trimmed and rubbed with this:
I plan on cranking up the pit this evening and going 250ish using post oak only. Will wrap in BP if color starts to get too dark. More pics to come later!
Since I am a brisket man, I am experimenting to see what I like best. First up, I am experimenting to see whose rub I like better, the standard S&P rub advocated by Franklin, or John Lewis' mustard/pickle juice slather with Lawrys, S&P, and garlic.
First, here is a good example of why you can't judge a brisket on grade alone. The choice in this case had more marbling than the prime.
Franklin brisket (14 lb choice) trimmed to 10.5 lbs. I trim aggressively because I don't want me or my guests to be scraping off fat and bark after cooking. So, I tried for 1/8" ish of fat on the flat. This will give the flat slices a good flavor boost and moisture.
Rubbed
Lewis Brisket (11.5 lb prime) trimmed to 8.5 lbs.
Slathered and rubbed
And I had a third brisket, so I trimmed and rubbed with this:
I plan on cranking up the pit this evening and going 250ish using post oak only. Will wrap in BP if color starts to get too dark. More pics to come later!