How not to trim a brisket

Braddog · 11-15-2011, 09:24 AM

I had a taste for some brisket this past weekend. So I was up and at it early on Saturday morning, trimming 3 packer cut briskets for the Backwoods cooker.

Just as I was finishing up the last one, the knife slipped and got into my left thumb. Now I'm not saying that I "sliced" my thumb, it was really more of a chopping blow when the knife slipped. I jumped up, said a few choice words, and thought, "I'm sure it's just a flesh wound". But when I bent my thumb and saw the gaping wound, I knew I was headed for the hospital.

A quick double-check with my wife to confirm my own diagnosis and a panic text to my neighbor and fellow pitmaster to finish up the brisket, and I was off to the ER. I walked into the ER slightly before 7:30 in the morning and by 9:00am, I had 4 stitches and a tetanus shot.

So here's my advice to all you BBQ'ers. Slice "away" from you when trimming your BBQ meats. Here's the proof that I know what I'm talking about.

The good news is it was a sharp knife and a clean cut. I should be healed up and ready to cook for Thanksgiving, but unfortunately my career as a hand model is over.

Cheers,
Braddog

Hugo · 11-15-2011, 09:35 AM

So the lesson here is slice away and make sure your knifes are sharp. Brisket was OK?

big brother smoke · 11-15-2011, 09:37 AM

Ouch, yup slice away!

daninnewjersey · 11-15-2011, 09:42 AM

Ouch.....I got these for fileting tuna and other big fish. They also work well while trimming meat. I wear one while slicing meat (on my non-slicing, holding the meat hand)....

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Jaskew82 · 11-15-2011, 10:34 AM

Sorry that happened to you... On the bright side... I hear chicks dig battle scars!

pman777 · 11-15-2011, 10:35 AM

Mmmmmmm, thumb pron.

Need some cayenne to spice it up.

Ron_L · 11-15-2011, 10:37 AM

I've done that before (several times), but never bad enough to need stitches. I hope it heals fast!

big brother smoke · 11-15-2011, 11:10 AM

And if you cannot get to the hospital fast enough, superglue is a great tool.

smokinin614 · 11-15-2011, 11:58 AM

Not to take anything away from your battle wounds...but all I can think of when i look at those pics is...Dang whata sweet Rolex.

Sorry, I've gotta thing for BBQ and Swiss watches..

hankll · 11-15-2011, 12:01 PM

Well must be a trustworthy neighbor to get the job of putting the brisket on, but I 'm glad you had your priorities right. Make sure the brisket got on the smoker at all cost...

DirtyDirty00 · 11-15-2011, 12:08 PM

now thats some yummy pron!

jk jk!

yikes! i woulda prolly fainted. but thats me. glad to see your ok!

Midnight Smoke · 11-15-2011, 12:10 PM

That ended up being an expensive Brisket. Looks like all will heal well, lesson learned. Glad it was not worse for you...

BBQ Bandit · 11-15-2011, 12:13 PM

Ouch... don't let Ron_L see this.

How was the brisket?

Bogus Chezz Hawg · 11-15-2011, 12:20 PM

Youch!

Braddog · 11-15-2011, 12:43 PM

Thanks brothers.

Good news is the brisket got on in time to have it for dinner that night. No blood hit the meat, so it was all good.

Cheers,
Braddog

11-15-2011, 09:24 AM	#1
Braddog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-19-08 Location: St. Louis, MO	How not to trim a brisket I had a taste for some brisket this past weekend. So I was up and at it early on Saturday morning, trimming 3 packer cut briskets for the Backwoods cooker. Just as I was finishing up the last one, the knife slipped and got into my left thumb. Now I'm not saying that I "sliced" my thumb, it was really more of a chopping blow when the knife slipped. I jumped up, said a few choice words, and thought, "I'm sure it's just a flesh wound". But when I bent my thumb and saw the gaping wound, I knew I was headed for the hospital. A quick double-check with my wife to confirm my own diagnosis and a panic text to my neighbor and fellow pitmaster to finish up the brisket, and I was off to the ER. I walked into the ER slightly before 7:30 in the morning and by 9:00am, I had 4 stitches and a tetanus shot. So here's my advice to all you BBQ'ers. Slice "away" from you when trimming your BBQ meats. Here's the proof that I know what I'm talking about. The good news is it was a sharp knife and a clean cut. I should be healed up and ready to cook for Thanksgiving, but unfortunately my career as a hand model is over. Cheers, Braddog __________________ [URL="http://www.grillandbarrel.com"]http://www.grillandbarrel.com[/URL] Backwoods Pro Jr. Backwoods Fatboy (sold) Large Big Green Egg Bubba Keg

11-15-2011, 09:35 AM	#2
Hugo Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-15-11 Location: Ede, The Netherlands	So the lesson here is slice away and make sure your knifes are sharp. Brisket was OK? __________________ Hardeware: WGA / UDS (mini) / COS / Smokey Joe - Member of the Lowland Smokers

11-15-2011, 09:37 AM	#3
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	Ouch, yup slice away! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

11-15-2011, 09:42 AM	#4
daninnewjersey Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-11 Location: Southern NJ...exit 36	Ouch.....I got these for fileting tuna and other big fish. They also work well while trimming meat. I wear one while slicing meat (on my non-slicing, holding the meat hand).... Amazon.com: BladeX5 57100 Classic Cut & Slash Resistant Gloves Cut Resistant Level 5 EN388 CE Approved, grey, Large: Home Improvement@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51qGwn5XnhL.@@AMEPARAM@@51qGwn5XnhL __________________ Proud owner of 4 VERY ugly drum smokers....and a Greasy Hill reverse flow....

11-15-2011, 10:34 AM	#5
Jaskew82 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-11 Location: Mooresville, NC	Sorry that happened to you... On the bright side... I hear chicks dig battle scars! __________________ Hillside BBQ 2013 Stumps Classic - Delivered 4/15/13 Large BGE - Rescued 2012 2010 WSM 22.5" 2010 Weber genesis gas grill Rescued 22.5 Weber One-touch gold Yellow Thermopen BBQ Guru CyberQ 2011 Built UDS - Retired

11-15-2011, 10:35 AM	#6
pman777 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-08-11 Location: Fayetteville, AR	Mmmmmmm, thumb pron. Need some cayenne to spice it up.

11-15-2011, 10:37 AM	#7
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	I've done that before (several times), but never bad enough to need stitches. I hope it heals fast! __________________ "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

11-15-2011, 11:10 AM	#8
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	And if you cannot get to the hospital fast enough, superglue is a great tool. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

11-15-2011, 11:58 AM	#9
smokinin614 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-18-11 Location: Upper Arlington, O-H-I-O	Not to take anything away from your battle wounds...but all I can think of when i look at those pics is...Dang whata sweet Rolex. Sorry, I've gotta thing for BBQ and Swiss watches.. __________________ 22.5 Weber Silver, 22.5 Weber Silver, 22.5 Weber Silver (Yes 3 of them...) UDS

11-15-2011, 12:01 PM	#10
hankll Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-06-11 Location: Hendersonville, TN	Well must be a trustworthy neighbor to get the job of putting the brisket on, but I 'm glad you had your priorities right. Make sure the brisket got on the smoker at all cost...

11-15-2011, 12:08 PM	#11
DirtyDirty00 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-13-11 Location: Mamaroneck, NY	now thats some yummy pron! jk jk! yikes! i woulda prolly fainted. but thats me. glad to see your ok! __________________ Smokers: 20x48 Pits by JJ Cinder block smoker Wishlist: 22.5" WSM

11-15-2011, 12:10 PM	#12
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert	That ended up being an expensive Brisket. Looks like all will heal well, lesson learned. Glad it was not worse for you... __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

11-15-2011, 12:13 PM	#13
BBQ Bandit Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Harrisburg, PA	Ouch... don't let Ron_L see this. How was the brisket? __________________ Custom Klose Backyard Chef... of Snot, and a 22.5 WSM Former smokers; Lang 84 Deluxe kitchen, Lang 60 Mobile - The Damsel II, Lang 48 Patio - The Damsel, Bubba Keg Grill - RIP, Double Barrel Smoker and a BSKD

11-15-2011, 12:20 PM	#14
Bogus Chezz Hawg is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-06-09 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado	Youch! __________________ Jeffro - Lang 60 Patio - Orange Splash-Proof Thermapen - Maverick ET-732 - 2 Weber Kettles

11-15-2011, 12:43 PM	#15
Braddog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-19-08 Location: St. Louis, MO	Thanks brothers. Good news is the brisket got on in time to have it for dinner that night. No blood hit the meat, so it was all good. Cheers, Braddog __________________ [URL="http://www.grillandbarrel.com"]http://www.grillandbarrel.com[/URL] Backwoods Pro Jr. Backwoods Fatboy (sold) Large Big Green Egg Bubba Keg

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