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Kruegs
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I have done quite a few briskets with varying degrees of success. I thought I finally had things figured out to a point where I was pleased, so I naturally tried to get to that next level. I've read a lot about people injecting their briskets and decided to give it a go. I made my injection with the following...brown sugar, salt, apple cider, apple cider vinegar and worcestershire sauce. I injected about 3 cups into the meat.
I didn't notice much (if any) change in flavor and found that there was a lot of discoloration around my injection points. I don't think it added any moisture either?
Barring some advice as to where I went wrong I think I'll be foregoing this messy and burdensome step in the future. I hate to give up since there must be something to it with all these professional BBQ teams swearing by injections...right now I'm just swearing at injections!
Thoughts?
XL BGE; CyberQ Wifi; Adjustable Rig, Woo2
Green Bay, Wisconsin
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What grade of meat did you inject? Where did you get the injection recipe?Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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After chasing the brisket holy grail for way too long, cazzy's question about grade of brisket is critical. Go big or go home with brisket-CAB or better at a minimum for me. YMMV-Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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This was a prime whole packer from Costco.XL BGE; CyberQ Wifi; Adjustable Rig, Woo2 Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Recipe was pulled off a website.XL BGE; CyberQ Wifi; Adjustable Rig, Woo2 Green Bay, Wisconsin
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how long did you let the injection rest before going on the egg? Just like any curing/marinating step I think you would need to give it several hours (to day(s)) to achieve noticeable differences. Once the meat starts to cook it will tighten the fibers and squeeze out moisture.
I've never injected brisket but I don't think injection works without a step to rest after.
Toronto, Canada
Large BGE, Small BGE
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Probably only rested about an hour after. That could be part of problem.XL BGE; CyberQ Wifi; Adjustable Rig, Woo2 Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Is this the first prime brisket you've done? My first thought is your brisket didn't need the help of an injection. That is great meat and should stand well on its own.Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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No. I've almost always done prime and had very good luck. I was more or less curious if the injection would give me another bump. Like I mentioned, the meat itself was great, I just didn't see any difference and was wondering if it was something I did or if injecting just doesn't make much difference.XL BGE; CyberQ Wifi; Adjustable Rig, Woo2 Green Bay, Wisconsin
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I have tried injecting briskets and all I seemed to accomplish was making a mess of my kitchen. Needless to say, I don't do it anymore.
Large BGE
Barry, Lancaster, PA -
I've never heard of an acidic injection for brisket. That doesn't mean that they aren't out there. I was under the impression that you injected a brisket to add fat and liquid. Acid/oil marinades and injections take a long time to work. Brisket fibers are tight and it would be difficult to get a lot of it distributed. I've used a demi-glace with brisket before and it made a difference. I think you would inject toward the end of the cook.
Steve
Caledon, ON
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Shiff said:I have tried injecting briskets and all I seemed to accomplish was making a mess of my kitchen. Needless to say, I don't do it anymore.
Ditto.XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle
San Antonio, TX
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I seem to remember Dave Bouska of Butcher's BBQ mention that you should inject with the grain and I can't find it but I swear someone (thought it was Dave also) said that using tap water in the injection can cause discoloration as well.
I inject my briskets with simply beef stock and Braggs Liquid Aminos at home but I'm using choice CAB briskets, not prime or wagyu. I've tried a few commercial injections but didn't find much difference from using the beef stock/Braggs which is cheaper and easier for me.
Knoxville, TN
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Just throwing some stuff out. I think it is more what you are injecting than the injecting itself.2 things I don't like with brisket are sweet and vinegar. Try something beefy/salty, and I think you will be happier. Cheers!Chris
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Thanks for all the comments!XL BGE; CyberQ Wifi; Adjustable Rig, Woo2 Green Bay, Wisconsin
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@Kruegs I have done injections on flats only to keep it as moist as possible. I've done simple beef broth and have also used straight apple cider. Keeping the injection simple and I've had good results. As far as packer cut w/ a CAB prime I'm with @Cazzy on don't need it.LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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