Why brisket is overrated - Page 3

bgross88 · 11-10-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikhail

Well, this is what makes horse races.

I like brisket. A lot. The first time I had good smoked brisket (In Texas, of course) I knew I had found a culinary promised land. Still feel that way.

I enjoy cooking it. It's a process. The hardest thing about it is patience. I go naked throughout and probably give it more smoke than many but ....

that's the way
uh huh uh huh
I like it
uh huh uh huh

Cooking Naked is a bold strategy, Cotton. I'd give it a whirl today, but it's 38 degree with 30 MPH winds right now.

But I think I found what my brisket cooks have been missing.

JEStucker · 11-10-2018, 08:51 AM

Personally, of all the things you can Smoke or BBQ (Or whatever region you're from calls it) Brisket is the king of beef.

Someone on these forums once said (many times) "Even bad BBQ can make awesome chili" and I'm a true believer in that. Things someone personally thinks they messed up, give them 24 hours and suddenly they have some of the most delicious looking soups, stews, chilis or hashes I've ever seen.
I love brisket, it's corned beef, it's pastrami, it's burnt ends... it's everything I love about cooking, so versatile and so tasty, the sky is the limit.

The true history of BBQ is about taking the scraps or throwaway portions of the animal that the wealthy didn't want, and turning it into food for your family. We've turned what was trash into a highly sought after cut of meat with culinary know how and creative cooking, same thing happened to Lobster...

I've got a 12.4lb brisket going in the smoker Monday, can not wait to fire it up and taste the results...

Mikhail · 11-10-2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bgross88

Cooking Naked is a bold strategy, Cotton. I'd give it a whirl today, but it's 38 degree with 30 MPH winds right now.

But I think I found what my brisket cooks have been missing.

My neighbors do not seem to enjoy it as much as I do.

qnbiker · 11-10-2018, 09:07 AM

I can't believe I'm responding to this thread. When I cook pork butts for people, I get raves and thank yous. When I cook brisket, I get restaurant gift cards, casseroles, and thank you cards. Evidently, there are a lot of people who really like brisket, including me. The fact that not everyone can cook it well just makes feel good that I can.

dannypat21 · 11-10-2018, 09:33 AM

I too used to think brisket was overrated. Then after many failed attempts it all came together and I started properly cooking brisket. Properly cooked brisket=bbq nirvana.

Bob C Cue · 11-10-2018, 09:34 AM

Me like briskie!

sniperfx · 11-10-2018, 09:34 AM

Brisket done properly is a wonderful thing. With that being said, I prefer a smoked prime rib. Nothing better...

Mikhail · 11-10-2018, 09:52 AM

I'm with you on that one, sniperfx. It's my favorite meat.

Funny, because I don't care for grilled ribeye at all.

saseekutz · 11-10-2018, 09:53 AM

It's very far from overrated and by far my most favorite protein to cook. I practiced not just to when I got it right but to the point I never get them wrong. Do work son.

Danny B · 11-10-2018, 09:57 AM

I enjoy cooking brisket because it is hard. A good friend who cooks a lot of pork butt, ribs etc won’t even attempt a brisket.

Joe Black · 11-10-2018, 10:04 AM

IMO, for all the time trouble and cost, I much prefer a good chuck roast. It's easy to cook for pulling, slicing or whatever your preference is. A lot of folks like brisket and that's their business. Life's too short foe me to argue about cooking. If I want to argue, we can talk about tinker toys vs. real stick burning.

KB BBQ · 11-10-2018, 11:45 AM

We all have slightly different likes and dislikes but I'm on the "Likes Brisket" team. Brisket is always well worth the effort when it's ready to slice and serve and I enjoy the process too.

electron_si · 11-10-2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ssv3

You just suck at cooking brisket. Weren't you the one that got your panties wet over some brisket "active hold?"

Wait! Wife let you out to troll again? You were on time out for a while. GTFO bruh!

Thanks Sako for saying exactly what I was thinking. This dude just comes to Q talk to troll.

All he does is incite arguments about stupid ****. Go find another forum

AbbyBarnes · 11-10-2018, 12:03 PM

I adore brisket! Easy to cook, tastes amazing

ssv3 · 11-10-2018, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by electron_si

Thanks Sako for saying exactly what I was thinking. This dude just comes to Q talk to troll.

All he does is incite arguments about stupid ****. Go find another forum

It just getting too old Tony. I seldom take the bait but I had enough.

11-10-2018, 08:51 AM	#32
JEStucker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-17-17 Location: That one particular harbor, So far, but yet so near Name/Nickname : Jeff	Personally, of all the things you can Smoke or BBQ (Or whatever region you're from calls it) Brisket is the king of beef. Someone on these forums once said (many times) "Even bad BBQ can make awesome chili" and I'm a true believer in that. Things someone personally thinks they messed up, give them 24 hours and suddenly they have some of the most delicious looking soups, stews, chilis or hashes I've ever seen. I love brisket, it's corned beef, it's pastrami, it's burnt ends... it's everything I love about cooking, so versatile and so tasty, the sky is the limit. The true history of BBQ is about taking the scraps or throwaway portions of the animal that the wealthy didn't want, and turning it into food for your family. We've turned what was trash into a highly sought after cut of meat with culinary know how and creative cooking, same thing happened to Lobster... I've got a 12.4lb brisket going in the smoker Monday, can not wait to fire it up and taste the results... __________________ VERY Ugly Drum Smoker, 22" Weber Kettle

11-10-2018, 09:07 AM	#34
qnbiker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Marietta, GA Name/Nickname : Lew	I can't believe I'm responding to this thread. When I cook pork butts for people, I get raves and thank yous. When I cook brisket, I get restaurant gift cards, casseroles, and thank you cards. Evidently, there are a lot of people who really like brisket, including me. The fact that not everyone can cook it well just makes feel good that I can. __________________ A bunch of Webers, Smoke EZ, GMG Daniel Boone, and a WHITE Thermapen MK4

11-10-2018, 09:33 AM	#35
dannypat21 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-01-10 Location: Castaic, CA	I too used to think brisket was overrated. Then after many failed attempts it all came together and I started properly cooking brisket. Properly cooked brisket=bbq nirvana. __________________ [B]LSG 24x30 Vertical Offset Lang 84 Shirley fabrication 24×70 Weber Performer[/B] [B][COLOR="black"]Follow my cooks live on Instagram @trewbarbecue[/COLOR][/B][COLOR="black"][/COLOR]

11-10-2018, 09:34 AM	#36
Bob C Cue Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-16-14 Location: St. Louis, MO	Me like briskie! __________________ MAK 1Star Weber OTG Pit Barrel Cooker Thermapen Classic Thermoworks Smoke [I]Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast[/I].

11-10-2018, 09:34 AM	#37
sniperfx Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-09-16 Location: washington, mo	Brisket done properly is a wonderful thing. With that being said, I prefer a smoked prime rib. Nothing better... __________________ DRUNKEN PIG TEAM BBQ "WE SWILL AT WILL!!"

11-10-2018, 09:52 AM	#38
Mikhail Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-27-15 Location: Cincinnati OH Name/Nickname : Mik	I'm with you on that one, sniperfx. It's my favorite meat. Funny, because I don't care for grilled ribeye at all. __________________ PK Classic Grill, Weber One Touch 22" Copper, Broil King Signet 320

11-10-2018, 09:53 AM	#39
saseekutz Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-22-14 Location: olathe, KS	It's very far from overrated and by far my most favorite protein to cook. I practiced not just to when I got it right but to the point I never get them wrong. Do work son. __________________ Humphrey's pint "Gretch" ~ Hog Diesel BBQ

11-10-2018, 09:57 AM	#40
Danny B Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-07-13 Location: Albany Georgia	I enjoy cooking brisket because it is hard. A good friend who cooks a lot of pork butt, ribs etc won’t even attempt a brisket. __________________ 22 WSM; 26.75 OTG; Blue Performer; Genesis S-330

11-10-2018, 10:04 AM	#41
Joe Black Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-05-14 Location: Greenville, SC	IMO, for all the time trouble and cost, I much prefer a good chuck roast. It's easy to cook for pulling, slicing or whatever your preference is. A lot of folks like brisket and that's their business. Life's too short foe me to argue about cooking. If I want to argue, we can talk about tinker toys vs. real stick burning. __________________ 24"x48" Bell Fab offset 22" Weber Premium Kettle Char-Grill gasser

11-10-2018, 11:45 AM	#42
KB BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-05-18 Location: Sacramento, California Name/Nickname : Kenny	We all have slightly different likes and dislikes but I'm on the "Likes Brisket" team. Brisket is always well worth the effort when it's ready to slice and serve and I enjoy the process too. __________________ KB BBQ Competition team KCBS Lifetime Member & CBJ Lonestar Grillz 30" Offset Cabinet 4 WSM's 1 WGA and stuff to make Fire & Smoke

11-10-2018, 12:03 PM	#44
AbbyBarnes Found some matches. Join Date: 11-04-18 Location: Manassas, VA Name/Nickname : Abby	I adore brisket! Easy to cook, tastes amazing