Midnight Smoke
somebody shut me the fark up.
- Joined
- Jan 24, 2008
- Location
- Southern Arizona Desert
I know, I may get really slammed for this one.
It seems everyone says that the Bark is the best part of a Butt or a Brisket. I have now cooked enough Butts, I would say at least 75 and a few Briskets, that seems to be a enough for an educated statement.
To me the Bark is a thick, usually overcooked, hard and crusted outer layer of the meat. I just don't get it as to, why this is something that people crave.
I see the Bark as a protective layer that seals in the juices and flavor of the meat but for eating is to say the least, not very appetizing.
I have tried Foil, this seems to soften the bark somewhat, still to me undesirable and no Foil producing a definite crust layer that I could use for a Flip-Flop. Regardless the Bark is about 1/8 inch of hard coat.
With most all my cooks that go on for 10-15+ hours how can anything that is exposed to the heat and smoke that long be good?
This is a serious observation and not intended to be a disagreement as to your cooking skills of those of you that disagree. Only looking for your opinions and advice.
It seems everyone says that the Bark is the best part of a Butt or a Brisket. I have now cooked enough Butts, I would say at least 75 and a few Briskets, that seems to be a enough for an educated statement.
To me the Bark is a thick, usually overcooked, hard and crusted outer layer of the meat. I just don't get it as to, why this is something that people crave.
I see the Bark as a protective layer that seals in the juices and flavor of the meat but for eating is to say the least, not very appetizing.
I have tried Foil, this seems to soften the bark somewhat, still to me undesirable and no Foil producing a definite crust layer that I could use for a Flip-Flop. Regardless the Bark is about 1/8 inch of hard coat.
With most all my cooks that go on for 10-15+ hours how can anything that is exposed to the heat and smoke that long be good?
This is a serious observation and not intended to be a disagreement as to your cooking skills of those of you that disagree. Only looking for your opinions and advice.