Wagyu Brisket Burgers.....Yeah, we ground it up. **pRon heAvy**

[Groundhog66]

So we (GreenLeafBBQ and I) have been talking about doing this for some time now, yesterday it became reality. I decided to invite a few of the Brethren (who shall remain nameless, unless they care to admit to participating in the debauchery) over for a few cold ones, and perhaps a burger or two.

Here it is, a Wagyu packer.

The proper tool for the job...

After the first grind, we sent it through a second time to get a little better texture.

Get the pit stoked...

Extra thick cut bacon, definitely food of the God's...

Dripping goodness...

Burgers are on, just seasoned with Santa Maria so the true flavor (or lack thereof) was not drastically masked.

These were somewhat difficult to flip, not much holding them together.

Got a nice char on these.

The finished product, whaddaya think?

So I gotta say, these burgers were less than spectacular. But I don't consider it a waste, I wouldn't have smoked the brisket anyway.

Just as an experiment, we decided to grill some asada style. This method produced tough, chewy, non-fantastic little beef strips :tsk:

To sum is all up, it was a great shared with good friends friends...And if it weren't for the Bacon, the meal would have been a complete and utter disappointment :heh:

 

[deguerre]

So, basically the world's most expensive bland burger eh?

 

[Markbb]

WOW....I think I can even smell it....Looks good...

 

[Ryan Chester]

HAHAH...That is some funny chit! Awesome experiment!

 

[Groundhog66]

So, basically the world's most expensive bland burger eh?

Nah, just a somewhat expensive, non-fantastic burger :heh:

 

[che22879]

Good to know, now lets try it with tri tip! :thumb:

 

[Johnny_Crunch]

Maybe try them on something other than a .13 cent bun next time! Whole Foods burger on a Wal-Mart bun.......

 

[OakPit]

The meat & flavor definitely sucked, but that bacon was amazing! Next time I'll buy some .99/lb 18% beef and make a burger. The company was great tough...excellent crew for a spontaneous Brethren bash. Thanks G66!

 

[OakPit]

Maybe try them on something other than a .13 cent bun next time! Whole Foods burger on a Wal-Mart bun.......

Never thought of that...we'll have to do it again! Good call.

 

[deguerre]

Maybe try them on something other than a .13 cent bun next time! Whole Foods burger on a Wal-Mart bun.......

Next to the bacon, it sounds like the CWB was the best part.

 

[martyleach]

I admit to being present and having a burger. I was expecting it to be over the top great but was sadly disappointed in the result. The meat was just missing flavor....kinda weird since ground chuck makes a great burger but brisket doesn't...??? Go figure.

 

[The_Kapn]

Some day I will win the LOTTO and grind up some Waygu.
I promise I will.

For now, it is a Comp meat only and scores very well when cooked properly.
Only way I can justify the $$.

Those actually look great to me.
Brisket with that much fat needs a binder to make it hold together.
I even use a binder on basic Select Brisket and Ribeye I grind.

It's all Good Eats. :-D

TIM

 

[deepsouth]

the burgers look great and even if they weren't, it's hard to beat gathering, cooking and drinking beers.

 

[Groundhog66]

Maybe try them on something other than a .13 cent bun next time! Whole Foods burger on a Wal-Mart bun.......

What the heck does that have to do with the flavor and texture of the meat? :laugh:

 

[bigabyte]

 

[Groundhog66]

it's hard to beat gathering, cooking and drinking beers.

That is a fact right there :thumb:

 

[Groundhog66]

Bongo would have probably loved it :becky:

 

[deepsouth]

That is a fact right there :thumb:

hell, i even enjoy doing it with republicans!

:heh:

 

[OakPit]

I admit to being present and having a burger. I was expecting it to be over the top great but was sadly disappointed in the result. The meat was just missing flavor....kinda weird since ground chuck makes a great burger but brisket doesn't...??? Go figure.

We'll grind a choice chuckie and a CAB Tri Tip to fully complete the comparison. We'll even use the same CWB for comparison sake.

 

[OakPit]

Bongo would have probably loved it :becky:

Even Bongo has standards...He'd know what to do with it alright.