sauce for a brisket

Mikey76 · 06-22-2013, 10:12 AM

I am smoking my first brisket today, and I was wondering if there is sauce that completes this meal??

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 06-22-2013, 11:48 AM

Stubbs Original is good when a brisket doesn't turn out real well; however, when nobody uses the sauce, you know you hit a home run.

Bludawg · 06-22-2013, 11:50 AM

Catch the juices skim the fat that's all ya need.

jmoney7269 · 06-22-2013, 11:59 AM

Demi glacé from the defatted drippings

Mikey76 · 06-22-2013, 12:28 PM

Thanks guys!!

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 06-22-2013, 01:57 PM

Just so you know, you might get other opinions, but you happened to get three Texans answering. Generally speaking, most informed Texans believe that properly smoked brisket needs no sauce. Give no sauce a try.

grantw · 06-22-2013, 02:02 PM

i swear a an eat 4lbs of brisket with no sauce

Woody1911a1 · 06-22-2013, 02:03 PM

Massh*les prefer their brisket sans sauce also . :)

The_Kapn · 06-22-2013, 05:29 PM

This may be one of those "definition" kinda things.

To me the term "sauce" can conjure up thoughts of a thick sauce, maybe out of the bottle or whatever.

For beef, I love a "pan sauce" of Au Juis, maybe some of the original rub, or a touch of other flavorings.

Heavenly addition to brisket, chuck, or whatever without changing the flavor. Just enhances it an adds back moisture.

JMHO

TIM

frognot · 06-22-2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeSmellsLikeSmoke

Just so you know, you might get other opinions, but you happened to get three Texans answering. Generally speaking, most informed Texans believe that properly smoked brisket needs no sauce. Give no sauce a try.

I'll be a contrary Texan. A good sauce on the side can really makes things even tastier. My 3 generations of womenfolk (the main focus of my cooking) like Head Country Original with their brisket so that what is always provided. Have noticed my son & me mostly skip or use very little sauce so maybe it's a male/female taste thing. Would never be offended if somebody asks for sauce, just reply "what kind you want?"

Kinda like good cake doesn't need icing/frosting but that's how they're made at our house and we're happy with the results.

gmag · 06-22-2013, 06:30 PM

Oklahoma Joe's Cowtown.

Neonnblack · 06-22-2013, 06:51 PM

I also enjoy a side of sauce with all my meats, but i think that has alot to do with my area. COuld i eat it without sauce? Yes. Do i particularly want to? No.

coastal · 06-22-2013, 07:35 PM

Salt lick sauce. It is mustard vinagar based so it wont burn. Baste every hour with the sauce after the first 2 of just smoke. Put a little on the side salt lick sauce is perfect for meat.

06-22-2013, 10:12 AM	#1
Mikey76 Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 06-21-13 Location: West Bend, Wisconsin	sauce for a brisket I am smoking my first brisket today, and I was wondering if there is sauce that completes this meal??

06-22-2013, 11:48 AM	#2
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	Stubbs Original is good when a brisket doesn't turn out real well; however, when nobody uses the sauce, you know you hit a home run. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

06-22-2013, 11:50 AM	#3
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Catch the juices skim the fat that's all ya need. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

06-22-2013, 01:57 PM	#6
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	Just so you know, you might get other opinions, but you happened to get three Texans answering. Generally speaking, most informed Texans believe that properly smoked brisket needs no sauce. Give no sauce a try. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

06-22-2013, 05:29 PM	#9
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Name/Nickname : Tim	This may be one of those "definition" kinda things. To me the term "sauce" can conjure up thoughts of a thick sauce, maybe out of the bottle or whatever. For beef, I love a "pan sauce" of Au Juis, maybe some of the original rub, or a touch of other flavorings. Heavenly addition to brisket, chuck, or whatever without changing the flavor. Just enhances it an adds back moisture. JMHO TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) New Ninja Woodfired Grill for Christmas 2023

06-22-2013, 11:59 AM	#4
jmoney7269 Banned Join Date: 02-07-11 Location: brenham, texas	Demi glacé from the defatted drippings

06-22-2013, 12:28 PM	#5
Mikey76 Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 06-21-13 Location: West Bend, Wisconsin	Thanks guys!!

06-22-2013, 02:02 PM	#7
grantw is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-13-12 Location: canada	i swear a an eat 4lbs of brisket with no sauce

06-22-2013, 02:03 PM	#8
Woody1911a1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-10-13 Location: Marblehead , Ma	Massh*les prefer their brisket sans sauce also . :)

06-22-2013, 06:30 PM	#11
gmag Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-12-13 Location: Minnesota	Oklahoma Joe's Cowtown. __________________ KCBS CBJ - KJ Classic - Gateway Drum Smoker

06-22-2013, 06:51 PM	#12
Neonnblack Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-15-13 Location: Reno, NV	I also enjoy a side of sauce with all my meats, but i think that has alot to do with my area. COuld i eat it without sauce? Yes. Do i particularly want to? No.

06-22-2013, 07:35 PM	#13
coastal Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-05-13 Location: Hilton Head, SC	Salt lick sauce. It is mustard vinagar based so it wont burn. Baste every hour with the sauce after the first 2 of just smoke. Put a little on the side salt lick sauce is perfect for meat.