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Old 10-22-2018, 07:48 PM   #1
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Default Does Anyone Brine Brisket?

I'm sorry if this topic has been covered but I'm having trouble with the search engine. As the title implies, I'm wondering if anyone brines their brisket? If so, what's your formula? Thanks.
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Old 10-22-2018, 08:08 PM   #2
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If you're not a paying member, the search at the top does not work. Instead, scroll down to the bottom and you'll see a Google custom search. But to answer your question, no I do not. Rub only.
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Old 10-22-2018, 08:15 PM   #3
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Only if I'm making a corned beef.

I do pre-salt about 24hrs ahead of time though.
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It'd be interesting to see the results with a basic brine solution and no curing salt. Go try it!!!
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Old 10-22-2018, 08:33 PM   #5
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Sleebus answered it. Brined Brisket is basically corned beef. Jason TQ uses all sorts of non standard ingredients when he brines beef.

https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=224546

Or uses non standard cuts

https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=256262

Or doesn’t use beef!

https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=256289
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Old 10-22-2018, 08:43 PM   #6
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if you brine for one day it wont be corned. a standard brine doesn't have enough salt to cure that fast.

I've injected briskets with brine and saw positive results not pastrami
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I don't brine but now I'm curious.
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I think I'm going to have to try it. I'll stick with a traditional salt and sugar mixture - no more variables than necessary. I'll post when the day comes. Been practicing ribs and chicken in hopes of a respectable score for my first comp next year.

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Beef typically does not brine well. I believe that it has a naturally higher sodium content that poultry or pork.

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Thanks for the tip on the search function! But I am also no curious.
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Only if I'm making a corned beef.

I do pre-salt about 24hrs ahead of time though.

+1 on the dry brine. Overnight at least, longer if I remember in time.
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I'm brine-curious.
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I have to wait about a month before I can cook a brisket because it is a bunch of meat, even if freezing most of it. I don't think I'll invest in a full packer but will use the flat or at least a portion of one. I guess that if I separate the flat into two or three pieces I can compare wet and dry brines and a no-brine control. I have a pellet grill so I can control the temp really easily. Anybody have other thoughts? Oh, and I wont be using a wagyu.
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Old 10-24-2018, 09:49 AM   #14
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You lost me at brine but not for corned beef or pastrami
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I probably wouldn't call it "brining" because of the mixture that he uses, but I have a friend who marinates brisket with great results. I've personally never found it to be necessary.
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