Brisket injection recommendations

SweetHeatBBQnSC · 07-22-2021, 07:32 PM

Hey about to have to cook a brisket for the first time in competition. I know there are several brisket injections out. Looking for recommendations on what is really good. I have seen the Kosmos one in person at a local store. Thanks for the help.

long haired hippie · 07-23-2021, 09:50 AM

I don't inject. Trim the fat down a bit, course salt & pepper - Pour on mesquite smoke, get in yer hammock.

thirdeye · 07-23-2021, 10:17 AM

I figured there would be tons of answers by this morning. So here goes, before 2009 I only injected with an Au Jus style of beefy broth a tick heavy on the salt with injecting raw brisket, and less salty when late injecting when wrapping.

In 2010 or 2011 I took a competition cooking class and had tested out Fab-B and Fab-B Lite. Since the class I've tested Butchers, Kosmo's Reserve, and Big Poppa Cattle Prod with a variety of base liquids. My favorite is a mixture of Kosmo's and Cattle Prod mixed with water + a tablespoon of Worcestershire and a 1/4 cup of Minor's AuJus (to taste).

PS - I also use Kosmo's + Cattle Prod as a steak marinade.

sudsandswine · 07-23-2021, 12:29 PM

I've only competed once so my opinion probably doesn't matter that much on how it'd related to scoring, but I also did the CBJ deal, and cook a lot of brisket. My most commonly used injection for eating barbecue is the Myron Mixon 1:1 Minor's Beef Base and Au Jus concentrated pastes + water. Of the more competition oriented powdered injections I've tried, which are Butchers, then Kosmos Original Beef and Kosmos Reserve Blend, I liked the results from the Reserve Blend the best, but they were all pretty good for that style of injection....I dont have a fancy palette. I see Cattle Prod recommended quite a bit so I'll probably try that one at some point.

kevinstaggs · 07-23-2021, 09:58 PM

Joedy, I use Butcher BBQ's Prime Injection. Injection may or may not be for you, but its definitely worth trying. Good luck.

Mike in Roseville · 07-23-2021, 11:47 PM

BPS Cattle Prod.

Contracted Cookers · 07-24-2021, 08:12 PM

trust your butcher

SweetHeatBBQnSC · 07-25-2021, 02:58 PM

Thanks for all the replies. Will definitely have to check into these listed. We already use Minor's on our pork and Butchers on our chicken. So those 2 and the others listed will definitely be tested. Thanks again.

Right on Q · 07-27-2021, 09:39 AM

We use butchers but kosmos and cattle prod are good products too.

main thing is to inject with something with salt and phosphates if you are going to stand a chance

midwest_kc · 07-27-2021, 11:17 AM

Smoky Okie's 180 brisket injection

07-22-2021, 07:32 PM	#1
SweetHeatBBQnSC is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-21-19 Location: Johnsonville, SC Name/Nickname : Joedy	Brisket injection recommendations Hey about to have to cook a brisket for the first time in competition. I know there are several brisket injections out. Looking for recommendations on what is really good. I have seen the Kosmos one in person at a local store. Thanks for the help. __________________ Isaiah 41:10-Chunky Dunks BBQ-Competition Team Propane Whole Hog Cooker Grill Master Gasser--(Deceased) Weber Kettle 22"(Hoyt) WSM 22.5"(Bertha) RecTeq 590(Fancy) Blackstone 17" griddle O.G. Barrel Charcoal Grill--(Chicken Graveyard) [COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]Clemson Orange Thermapen Mk4[/B][/COLOR]

07-23-2021, 09:50 AM	#2
long haired hippie Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-31-11 Location: Ottumwa, Iowa Name/Nickname : Erik	I don't inject. Trim the fat down a bit, course salt & pepper - Pour on mesquite smoke, get in yer hammock. __________________ Erik - 22" & 18" Weber, 22" Blackstone and a nice COS (cheap cuz I made it)

07-23-2021, 10:17 AM	#3
thirdeye somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming	I figured there would be tons of answers by this morning. So here goes, before 2009 I only injected with an Au Jus style of beefy broth a tick heavy on the salt with injecting raw brisket, and less salty when late injecting when wrapping. In 2010 or 2011 I took a competition cooking class and had tested out Fab-B and Fab-B Lite. Since the class I've tested Butchers, Kosmo's Reserve, and Big Poppa Cattle Prod with a variety of base liquids. My favorite is a mixture of Kosmo's and Cattle Prod mixed with water + a tablespoon of Worcestershire and a 1/4 cup of Minor's AuJus (to taste). PS - I also use Kosmo's + Cattle Prod as a steak marinade. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *Barbecuist ~ Charcuterist ~ KCBS Master Judge & CTC* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal, SnS Deluxe Kettle Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery “The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity” ~ Abraham Lincoln

07-23-2021, 12:29 PM	#4
sudsandswine Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-23-12 Location: Kansas City	I've only competed once so my opinion probably doesn't matter that much on how it'd related to scoring, but I also did the CBJ deal, and cook a lot of brisket. My most commonly used injection for eating barbecue is the Myron Mixon 1:1 Minor's Beef Base and Au Jus concentrated pastes + water. Of the more competition oriented powdered injections I've tried, which are Butchers, then Kosmos Original Beef and Kosmos Reserve Blend, I liked the results from the Reserve Blend the best, but they were all pretty good for that style of injection....I dont have a fancy palette. I see Cattle Prod recommended quite a bit so I'll probably try that one at some point. __________________ Shirley Fab 250g trailer \| Primo XL kamado \| [COLOR="Red"]Red[/COLOR] Weber Limited Edition kettle + 26” kettle \| Clonesaker PDS (pretty drum smoker)

07-23-2021, 09:58 PM	#5
kevinstaggs Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-17 Location: Davis, OK Name/Nickname : Kevin	Joedy, I use Butcher BBQ's Prime Injection. Injection may or may not be for you, but its definitely worth trying. Good luck. __________________ “We should be rigorous in judging ourselves and gracious in judging others.”― John Wesley Dad of 3, Husband of 1, Sooners fan, Hopeless golfer, Pretty good hunter and fisherman MAK 2 Star, Custom Stickburner, WSM 22, Weber 26, Camp Chef flattop

07-23-2021, 11:47 PM	#6
Mike in Roseville Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-31-18 Location: Location, Location. Name/Nickname : Mike	BPS Cattle Prod.

07-24-2021, 08:12 PM	#7
Contracted Cookers is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: Jefferson City, MO	trust your butcher

07-25-2021, 02:58 PM	#8
SweetHeatBBQnSC is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-21-19 Location: Johnsonville, SC Name/Nickname : Joedy	Thanks for all the replies. Will definitely have to check into these listed. We already use Minor's on our pork and Butchers on our chicken. So those 2 and the others listed will definitely be tested. Thanks again. __________________ Isaiah 41:10-Chunky Dunks BBQ-Competition Team Propane Whole Hog Cooker Grill Master Gasser--(Deceased) Weber Kettle 22"(Hoyt) WSM 22.5"(Bertha) RecTeq 590(Fancy) Blackstone 17" griddle O.G. Barrel Charcoal Grill--(Chicken Graveyard) [COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]Clemson Orange Thermapen Mk4[/B][/COLOR]

07-27-2021, 09:39 AM	#9
Right on Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-21-14 Location: Olive Branch, MS	We use butchers but kosmos and cattle prod are good products too. main thing is to inject with something with salt and phosphates if you are going to stand a chance __________________ Meatcraft BBQ - Backyard Jambo Pit, 18 WSM, 22 WSM, 2 X Auber controllers

07-27-2021, 11:17 AM	#10
midwest_kc is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Independence, MO Name/Nickname : Joel	Smoky Okie's 180 brisket injection __________________ Meat Rushmore BBQ Team