When do you inject Brisket?

AginAustin · 02-10-2010, 09:20 AM

I'll be trying Kosmo's brisket injection for the first time next weekend...I can't wait to see how it turns out! I do have a few questions for the Brethren. When do you inject the brisket? I would assume after the rub is applied. I would think that you don't want to move the meat around too much or the injection would work its way out of the meat. Also, do you let the brisket sit out for awhile after it is injected? If so, how long?

Smokin' D · 02-10-2010, 09:28 AM

No expert here as I've injected just one brisket with Butchers. Awesome. I rubbed it up first then into a big plastic baggie for the injection, less squirting on the kitchen walls that way. Did that as the smoker was coming up to temp. and then left it on the counter till smoker was ready. Good luck and let us know how the Kosmos is.

Three porks · 02-10-2010, 09:31 AM

For me, personally I like to inject then rub. When I'm injecting, the fluids are squirting everywhere making my rub more of a paste plus displacing all the goodness.

Smokin' D · 02-10-2010, 09:57 AM

forgot to say that rub is applied after the injection, too.

Bbq Bubba · 02-10-2010, 09:59 AM

Read Kosmo's instructions.

AginAustin · 02-10-2010, 10:22 AM

so there isn't a problem with the injection leaking out of the brisket if you rub it after you inject it? I'm surprised...

Three porks · 02-10-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AginAustin

so there isn't a problem with the injection leaking out of the brisket if you rub it after you inject it? I'm surprised...

I think you'll be surprised. I injected 2 cups of fluid into a 13 lbs brisket the other day and it only leaked back out maybe 1/8 cup. I wouldn't go twisting the fibers....that might expel some fluid. Also, if you inject then chill, I notice that the fluid gets forced back out. I usually inject when the meat is coming up to room temp then rub you should be fine.....just my method though. (This might change with a hot/fast brisket, I like to start cold on the smoker)

Good luck.

Lake Dogs · 02-10-2010, 10:46 AM

I inject only on a full moon, when it's highest in the sky. Have a voodoo princess
shake the rub on and rub it in good afterwards...

Jorge · 02-10-2010, 10:58 AM

I like to trim, inject, rest, rub, rest, cook. Starting anywhere from 2-6 hrs. Before my cook. Never tried Kosmos though.

thillin · 02-10-2010, 11:44 AM

I've injected 6 hours before and 30 minutes before. Had good results both ways.

Mo-Dave · 02-10-2010, 12:42 PM

I remember reading somewhere that some folks don't inject anything until about halfway through the cooks, like when it reaches its stall. Anyone here do that or heard of doing it?
Dave

Smoke & Beers · 02-10-2010, 02:08 PM

never

Mo-Dave · 02-10-2010, 02:30 PM

Guess I saw it in a dream, happens all the time.
Dave

02-10-2010, 09:20 AM	#1
AginAustin Got Wood. Join Date: 09-21-09 Location: Austin, Texas	When do you inject Brisket? I'll be trying Kosmo's brisket injection for the first time next weekend...I can't wait to see how it turns out! I do have a few questions for the Brethren. When do you inject the brisket? I would assume after the rub is applied. I would think that you don't want to move the meat around too much or the injection would work its way out of the meat. Also, do you let the brisket sit out for awhile after it is injected? If so, how long?

02-10-2010, 09:59 AM	#5
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	Read Kosmo's instructions. __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

02-10-2010, 10:46 AM	#8
Lake Dogs Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Name/Nickname : Hance	I inject only on a full moon, when it's highest in the sky. Have a voodoo princess shake the rub on and rub it in good afterwards... __________________ Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills

02-10-2010, 11:44 AM	#10
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas	I've injected 6 hours before and 30 minutes before. Had good results both ways. __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

02-10-2010, 12:42 PM	#11
Mo-Dave Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-18-06 Location: Hurricane Deck Missouri	I remember reading somewhere that some folks don't inject anything until about halfway through the cooks, like when it reaches its stall. Anyone here do that or heard of doing it? Dave __________________ Let us have a drink and by God lets us not think about the things we ain't never going to know about.

02-10-2010, 09:28 AM	#2
Smokin' D is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA	No expert here as I've injected just one brisket with Butchers. Awesome. I rubbed it up first then into a big plastic baggie for the injection, less squirting on the kitchen walls that way. Did that as the smoker was coming up to temp. and then left it on the counter till smoker was ready. Good luck and let us know how the Kosmos is.

02-10-2010, 09:31 AM	#3
Three porks Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-19-10 Location: Champaign, IL	For me, personally I like to inject then rub. When I'm injecting, the fluids are squirting everywhere making my rub more of a paste plus displacing all the goodness.

02-10-2010, 09:57 AM	#4
Smokin' D is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA	forgot to say that rub is applied after the injection, too.

02-10-2010, 10:22 AM	#6
AginAustin Got Wood. Join Date: 09-21-09 Location: Austin, Texas	so there isn't a problem with the injection leaking out of the brisket if you rub it after you inject it? I'm surprised...

02-10-2010, 10:58 AM	#9
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx	I like to trim, inject, rest, rub, rest, cook. Starting anywhere from 2-6 hrs. Before my cook. Never tried Kosmos though.

02-10-2010, 02:08 PM	#12
Smoke & Beers is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Ellis Co. KS	never __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn aka: [B]BUBBA's QUE CREW Competition Team[/B] Blue Weber Performer w/SS top & gas assist Weber One Touch Gold & a Weber 22 1/2" Silver Traeger Jr 2 UDS's Born 9-19-08 & 3-6-09 Weber Smokey Joe Platinum [COLOR=red][COLOR=black]Super Fast[/COLOR][B] RED THERMAPEN[/B][/COLOR] "If you got them by the MOINK balls, their hearts and minds will follow" -John Wayne

02-10-2010, 02:30 PM	#13
Mo-Dave Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-18-06 Location: Hurricane Deck Missouri	Guess I saw it in a dream, happens all the time. Dave __________________ Let us have a drink and by God lets us not think about the things we ain't never going to know about.
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