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Smoking Techniques => Hot Smoking and Barbecuing => Topic started by: Up In Smoke on June 09, 2012, 12:56:32 PM

Title: Had to do it
Post by: Up In Smoke on June 09, 2012, 12:56:32 PM
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Small brisket packed on 6/2 into 38 degree fridge till 6/29 then into the smoke.
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: squirtthecat on June 09, 2012, 12:58:18 PM

Gonna be good.
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: muebe on June 09, 2012, 01:52:53 PM
I have never had made a really great smoked brisket until I made the 15lb packer the other night. I guess the smaller briskets just don't smoke very well. They need all the fat to insulate and add flavor.

I would try laying some bacon across the top when you smoke it ;)
Title: Had to do it
Post by: mikecorn.1 on June 09, 2012, 03:24:41 PM
Fat side up or down? That is the
Question ??? ;) 


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Title: Had to do it
Post by: mikecorn.1 on June 09, 2012, 03:38:08 PM
Sounds like a plan and a 1/2. It'll be good either way. ;)


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Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: ghost9mm on June 12, 2012, 06:41:38 AM
We trim most of the fat off, never really seen a big difference in the taste by leaving alot of the fat on, but that is just me...
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: Kahunas on June 12, 2012, 06:43:56 AM
Quote from: Up In Smoke on June 09, 2012, 01:11:07 PM
I sure hope so.
Brisket is just ok for me.
I havent found that magic touch just yet
Have you tried the crutch yet?
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: Tenpoint5 on June 12, 2012, 07:18:30 AM
Quote from: Up In Smoke on June 09, 2012, 03:35:09 PM
Mike,
I am thinking fat side up and over a foil pan to catch the love that drips off.
i plan on chilling the drippings to remove the grease while the brisket is in the
FTC mode and using it for a sauce.
BUT, that is today, i still have many more days to change my mind.

Put a beer or two in the pan so your drippings don't all vaporize as soon as they hit the hot foil pan. I also add a little of the rub I am using in there as well
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: viper125 on June 12, 2012, 08:13:46 AM
x2 on tenpoint,
I also trim to 1/4 - 1/8 don't like my meat seasoned on one side. You can also add the fat to the pan and remove before using. Picks up some extra flavor that way i found.
Also my mother always taught us you never wast the drippings, Weather you use it for gravy or what ever.
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: Tenpoint5 on June 13, 2012, 06:55:46 AM
Use your favorite kind since you have it on hand
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: viper125 on June 13, 2012, 07:27:32 AM
I would, but leave big enough to strain out if needed.  I don't drink any more these days but the kids always have some beer here. Havnt seen any difference in brand. LOL
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: OU812 on June 13, 2012, 10:35:29 AM
Quote from: Up In Smoke on June 13, 2012, 08:06:27 AM
Viper i was thinking about 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
i will strain  through a triple layer of cheese cloth.

After you strain the drippings place them in the fridge till the fat becomes solid, then spoon off and discard the fat.

You can do this wile the brisket is doin the FTC thing.
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: squirtthecat on June 13, 2012, 12:05:19 PM

Or don't strain the drippings, defat, warm it back up and puree it in the blender for 'brisket smoothies'..    ;D
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: squirtthecat on June 13, 2012, 12:22:55 PM
Quote from: Up In Smoke on June 13, 2012, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on June 13, 2012, 12:05:19 PM

Or don't strain the drippings, defat, warm it back up and puree it in the blender for 'brisket smoothies'..    ;D
do you use wheat grass with coagulated fat and meat juice?
or is it whey protein?
having a hard time remembering.

Naw, I just used it when I served the briskets.     Dumped in the pan.   ;)
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: squirtthecat on June 13, 2012, 12:40:42 PM

Oh yeah.   Big bun.  GIGANTIC pickles...

Which smoker you using? 
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: squirtthecat on June 13, 2012, 12:50:38 PM

Quotei am going to do a couple of chickens for the neighbors,  a Butt for a friend and probably a couple of racks of
ribs for the step daughter and her hubby.

And still have room to spare!   :D
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: KyNola on June 13, 2012, 01:03:12 PM
Check this out!

(http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr340/lnjrudolph/IMG00007-20100522-1133.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: Tenpoint5 on June 13, 2012, 01:13:49 PM
And all this time I thought his name was Jerry!!
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: NePaSmoKer on June 13, 2012, 01:55:39 PM
Quote from: Up In Smoke on June 13, 2012, 01:23:22 PM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on June 13, 2012, 01:13:49 PM
And all this time I thought his name was Jerry!!
I am sooooooo Busted! :D

Larry,
Where did you see that trailer? i had a couple of beers at the last cook and am having problems locating it.

Its at my house
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: KyNola on June 13, 2012, 08:55:56 PM
In my hometown of Paducah KY.  I actually took that photo 2 years ago so you really need to come bail that thing out of the impound lot. :)
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: viper125 on June 14, 2012, 04:38:37 AM
Quote from: KyNola on June 13, 2012, 01:03:12 PM
Check this out!

(http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr340/lnjrudolph/IMG00007-20100522-1133.jpg)

;D

Wow love that trailer. here i'm trying to help and your a pro! Duh!!!
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: sjmcdowall on June 15, 2012, 06:56:17 AM
What's IN the trailer is what I want to know!  :)
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: OU812 on June 17, 2012, 06:43:06 AM
Thats gonna be soooooo gooood

What time is dinner,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I'll bring the tater salad.  ;D
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: OU812 on June 18, 2012, 09:37:07 AM
Is it done yet Is it done yet Is it done yet Is it done yet?  ;D
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: OU812 on June 18, 2012, 12:24:15 PM
Bummer.

Dont toss that hunk of meat just yet,,,,,,,,you can grind it and make all kinds of things like tacos.  ;D

Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: 4given on June 19, 2012, 04:38:55 PM
Looks like the "Breakfast of Champions" to me!  ;D
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: squirtthecat on June 19, 2012, 04:59:04 PM

Yes!  We eat our mistakes!

Or as I see a guy say on another forum...

Our mistakes become soft tacos.
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: OU812 on June 20, 2012, 07:57:12 AM
Quote from: Up In Smoke on June 19, 2012, 07:01:44 AM
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Putting that brisket to great use :)
little breakfast wrap, rotel maters and chilis and some cheddar.
all the sudden that brisket ain't that bad.

NOW THATS WHAT I'M TALKIN BOUT!  :o
Title: Re: Had to do it
Post by: GoCobbers95 on June 25, 2012, 06:47:19 PM
Quote from: Up In Smoke on June 19, 2012, 07:01:44 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4812610d-862a-6188.jpg)
Putting that brisket to great use :)
little breakfast wrap, rotel maters and chilis and some cheddar.
all the sudden that brisket ain't that bad.

Thats what I'm talking about!