Selecting a brisket

Invicta Q · 10-02-2013, 06:29 AM

If you had a choice of what side your brisket came from, what side would it be? I've been told in the past that one side is better than the other, is this true?

Invicta.

RobKC · 10-02-2013, 06:36 AM

I prefer left side briskets from right handed beef.

Ron_L · 10-02-2013, 06:37 AM

A long time ago someone said that cows lay on their left side so the left side brisket would get more work from them getting up, so it would be tougher. I think I have that right. This was attributed to Johnny Trigg, but I'm not 100% sure that is true.

Anyway, I have cooked lefties and righties and can't tell any difference. I find the best brisket I can (thick flat, nice marbling, etc.) and just cook it.

Invicta Q · 10-02-2013, 06:39 AM

Rob KC Is that just personal taste or is it to do with which side maybe used more than the other?

RobKC · 10-02-2013, 06:42 AM

Actually you are supposed to laugh at my post and pay attention to Ron's post. I have not seen any pronounced difference between LH and RH briskets either.

Invicta Q · 10-02-2013, 06:46 AM

RobKC & Ron L Thank you for your comments. Has anyone else have a preferred side of brisket?

Smokin' D · 10-02-2013, 06:56 AM

I like the in-side covered with a thin layer of the out-side! :)

Smokin' Greene · 10-02-2013, 07:18 AM

Read the article at amazingribs.com -go to recipes, under beef brisket.

sliding_billy · 10-02-2013, 07:19 AM

I like whatever side is closest to my mouth.

thirdeye · 10-02-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

A long time ago someone said that cows lay on their left side so the left side brisket would get more work from them getting up, so it would be tougher. I think I have that right. This was attributed to Johnny Trigg, but I'm not 100% sure that is true.

Anyway, I have cooked lefties and righties and can't tell any difference. I find the best brisket I can (thick flat, nice marbling, etc.) and just cook it.

Hey Ron, the story came from Shingleman in a 2001 post on the Basso Forum. HERE it is from an earlier thread on this subject. And here is a chart for figuring out if you have a lefty or righty.... You need the chart as most meat cutters give you a crazy look when you ask for a left side brisket.

loco_engr · 10-02-2013, 07:40 AM

Still drinking the old Kool-Aid Wayne?

Diesel Dave · 10-02-2013, 12:59 PM

I'm getting a steer put down next week so I'll compare sides.
But I think he's ambitextrous so there may be no comparison.

Really, I raise cattle and couldn't tell ya which are left or right "handed"
Might have to give them a written test to find out

thirdeye · 10-02-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by loco_engr

Still drinking the old Kool-Aid Wayne?

Yep. Large glass too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel Dave

I'm getting a steer put down next week so I'll compare sides.
But I think he's ambitextrous so there may be no comparison.

Really, I raise cattle and couldn't tell ya which are left or right "handed"
Might have to give them a written test to find out

Just sneak up on the heard when they are napping.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 10-02-2013, 01:40 PM

I've been looking at dairy cattle for the past few years to see if there is any pattern to what side they use. Beef cattle may be different for some reason, but dairy cattle in those parts have no discernible preference. I've concluded that it makes no difference.

McEvoy AZ · 10-02-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by loco_engr

Still drinking the old Kool-Aid Wayne?

And always make sure to inject with Red Kool Aid.

10-02-2013, 06:29 AM	#1
Invicta Q Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-11-12 Location: Ashford, Kent, England	Selecting a brisket If you had a choice of what side your brisket came from, what side would it be? I've been told in the past that one side is better than the other, is this true? Invicta.

10-02-2013, 06:36 AM	#2
RobKC is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-10-07 Location: Summerville, SC	I prefer left side briskets from right handed beef. __________________ Go For Smoke BBQ - Summerville SC

10-02-2013, 06:37 AM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	A long time ago someone said that cows lay on their left side so the left side brisket would get more work from them getting up, so it would be tougher. I think I have that right. This was attributed to Johnny Trigg, but I'm not 100% sure that is true. Anyway, I have cooked lefties and righties and can't tell any difference. I find the best brisket I can (thick flat, nice marbling, etc.) and just cook it. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

10-02-2013, 06:42 AM	#5
RobKC is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-10-07 Location: Summerville, SC	Actually you are supposed to laugh at my post and pay attention to Ron's post. I have not seen any pronounced difference between LH and RH briskets either. __________________ Go For Smoke BBQ - Summerville SC

10-02-2013, 07:18 AM	#8
Smokin' Greene Take a breath! Join Date: 07-12-12 Location: TX	Read the article at amazingribs.com -go to recipes, under beef brisket. __________________ Smokin' Greene LSG Mini IV LSG PeeWee IV Custom 24"x60" Insulated Offset 36" Assassin Grill 48" Custom Assassin Grill A whole family of Webers.

10-02-2013, 06:39 AM	#4
Invicta Q Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-11-12 Location: Ashford, Kent, England	Rob KC Is that just personal taste or is it to do with which side maybe used more than the other?

10-02-2013, 06:46 AM	#6
Invicta Q Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-11-12 Location: Ashford, Kent, England	RobKC & Ron L Thank you for your comments. Has anyone else have a preferred side of brisket?

10-02-2013, 06:56 AM	#7
Smokin' D is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA	I like the in-side covered with a thin layer of the out-side! :)

10-02-2013, 07:19 AM	#9
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	I like whatever side is closest to my mouth.

10-02-2013, 07:40 AM	#11
loco_engr is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-24-11 Location: Lansing KS	Still drinking the old Kool-Aid Wayne? __________________ LRG & Mini BGE , super fast Kansas State purple Thermopen!

10-02-2013, 12:59 PM	#12
Diesel Dave Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-23-13 Location: In the woods	I'm getting a steer put down next week so I'll compare sides. But I think he's ambitextrous so there may be no comparison. Really, I raise cattle and couldn't tell ya which are left or right "handed" Might have to give them a written test to find out __________________ [B][COLOR=Blue]Help us raise funds to feed our Veterans and Homeless [/COLOR][/B][COLOR=Blue][COLOR=Black][URL="https://www.gofundme.com/2s8fv5qs"][B][COLOR=Red]HERE[/COLOR][/B][/URL][/COLOR][/COLOR] Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring ― Marilyn Monroe

10-02-2013, 01:40 PM	#14
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	I've been looking at dairy cattle for the past few years to see if there is any pattern to what side they use. Beef cattle may be different for some reason, but dairy cattle in those parts have no discernible preference. I've concluded that it makes no difference. __________________ 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