Tack
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- Millville NJ
Nope completely thawed and had marinated overnight.
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Practice Brisket
- Thread starter Tack
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Jacked UP BBQ
Babbling Farker
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- Jun 9, 2008
- Location
- Forker River, NJ
Looks like it was over smoked, but I could be completely wrong. Looks tender and juicy though
Tack
Full Fledged Farker
- Joined
- Aug 18, 2010
- Location
- Millville NJ
Actually the smoke wasn't overpowering at all thats why the ring was such a surprise.
Hub
Full Fledged Farker
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- Sep 1, 2010
- Location
- Lincolnton, NC
Most judges will ignore the smoke ring but this one would be hard. It DOES affect appearance and, in my opinion, negatively. Based on what you said I'd definitely go with more center slices, then.
You say you've done well with the tenderness -- that's good. How is the moisture? In my opinion (5 years, 31 contests) tenderness and moisture are the hardest aspects with brisket. The majority of the entries I've judged have a problem with either or both.
As a cook, too, I've learned my injections and foiling are the most critical aspects for these attributes. Also, bigger packers cook up way better than flats. Net: If you can consistently produce great pull-test tenderness and high moisture you should get walks -- brisket's natural beefy flavor doesn't need a lot of sauce or rub and most people find it pleasing without much spicing other than adequate salt.
Hub
You say you've done well with the tenderness -- that's good. How is the moisture? In my opinion (5 years, 31 contests) tenderness and moisture are the hardest aspects with brisket. The majority of the entries I've judged have a problem with either or both.
As a cook, too, I've learned my injections and foiling are the most critical aspects for these attributes. Also, bigger packers cook up way better than flats. Net: If you can consistently produce great pull-test tenderness and high moisture you should get walks -- brisket's natural beefy flavor doesn't need a lot of sauce or rub and most people find it pleasing without much spicing other than adequate salt.
Hub
