Reheating Brisket

[chili50]

I just made and sliced about 40 lb's of brisket to be served next saturday. What is the best way to reheat without drying out. Thank You Bear

 

[cazzy]

Vacuum seal it and reheat it in 130-140 degree water. Grsnted, I do mine in a much smaller quantity so 40lbs might be challenging.

 

[ckelly]

Try and save the jus from the brisket to remoisten the meat if it's not too late.

 

[EverettBBQ]

Very slow at low temp.
Low as 200 deg.
Dido on juice if you have it from your smoking. :clap2:

 

[sliding_billy]

I know it is too late, but best thing is to not slice it until ready to serve. Reheating it whole will retain the moisture a lot better.

 

[dwfisk]

I've had good results putting sealed vacuum bags in boiling water but as mentioned 40# could be a challenge. I did an interesting experiment last week that worked out really good and would work for that much sclced. I put sliced left over brisket in a service pan with a rack in the bottom (to elevate the brisket about 1/2" off the bottom of the pan) then I made some beef au jus using the concentrated paste stuff in a jar, and added to the pan under the brisket. Sealed tightly with foil and reheated in a 250* oven for an hour. The brisket was very good and not dried out plus the au jus was a tasty bonus.

 

[chili50]

Thanks to all, I did save the juices and will use that as well as a thinned out sauce. Bear

 

[AlwaysSmokey]

I know it is too late, but best thing is to not slice it until ready to serve. Reheating it whole will retain the moisture a lot better.
^^^^:thumb:

I made some beef au jus using the concentrated paste stuff in a jar, and added to the pan under the brisket. Sealed tightly with foil and reheated in a 250* oven for an hour.

Creative^^^^

 

[THoey1963]

I haven't had to do 40 pounds worth before. But when I made a 16 pounder for the Super Bowl party at the local bar, I cooked it, sliced it, and threw it into my big crock pot with the remaining juices and a little beef broth. I knew I didn't want to be standing there slicing as we went. Put the crock pot on warm and we ate it many hours later. I got lots of compliments on how tender, juicy, and flavorful it was.

 

[Rustys BBQ]

I also when slowly reheating it add a glob of butter. Adds a bit more fat and saltiness back.