brining

[slat]

Do you guys brine your butts before Qing or do you just season and refrigerate? Does it make much difference or is it just a matter of preference?

[BBQchef33]

I used to. Stopped doing it this summer. Yes it makes a difference, butts do come out more moist, but it just wasnt worth the hassle. Now I just rub & cook.

[ckkphoto]

I brined my first but this weekend. I agree with phil --rub& cook. Save the brining for Turkey and chicken (I also brine brisket).

[slat]

Are you brining the brisket to help with drying out while smoking or tenderizing or flavor?

[ckkphoto]

I've never had a brisket dry on me while smoking, I brine em for the flavor. My brine is a lot of work, but I like the way a brisket turns out, and they are definitely more tender. As a matter of fact, when I brine a brisket I found that I need to cut the smoke time 20 percent to keep it from getting mushy.

[BigAl]

No need to brine frozen ButterBall turkeys either, it is part of their processing. They are great! And even better when Qued on horizonal rotisssery.

[brdbbq]

Spining chicken mod