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TN2TX
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I've probably cooked a dozen brisket's so I am still a novice. I usually probe between where the flat and point meet. I usually pull at 195 but the last couple have turned out dryer than I'd like. I'm not getting the right pull and the flat is just over cooked. My probes are calibrated, I'm cooking at 225, and I don't wrap. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Dallas, TX
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Probe in the thickest part of the flat. If you probe between the muscles, you are probably in primarily fat, which won't give you a good reading.
Also, don't pull based on temperature. Pull based on the feel of the meat (when the whole flat probes like "butter"). It could be you are pulling it too early.
Also, make sure it rests for at least an hour before you cut it. I've found FTC actually helps brisket a lot.
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What is FTC?LBGE & Masterbuilt 30" Stainless Electric Digital Smokehouse w/Cold Smoker
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FTC = Foil, Towel, Cooler. Once up to temp remove meat, wrap it in foil, wrap it in a towel, and put it in a cooler.
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Homebrewguy said:What is FTC?
Wrapping your meat in foil and packing it in a cooler with towels to insulate and take up the extra space. Some will warm the towels in the dryer first. You can keep meat (particularly large cuts) at temp for hours this way.
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Yep, I always FTC. Good point on thickest part versus between the fat. I don't think it's to early because the fat has almost rendered completely.Dallas, TX
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Hmmmm. Where to stick your probe? Hmmmmm...
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TN2TX said:NiiiiiiceFlint, Michigan
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I, too, thought this might be a Friday thread.
"Too bad all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving cabs and barbecuing." - George Burns -
wrap! either wrap with foil or pink butcher paper. You can also inject. Some will shame you for such acts, but all the injection and wrap does is help produce a more juicy brisket. I'll take the ridicule.
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Some how you need to figure out how to inject prior to wrapping???
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Tricky!
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If you pull it when the flat is ready, then separate the point from the flat and put the point back on for some wonderful burnt ends. In the mean time foil the flat, wrap and put cooler with towels to keep it war. The point can usually stand a couple more hours of cooking. My thoughts. AZ
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What is the consensus guys do you loose any moisture when penetrating with a probe or would you get better results with a thermal heat gun ??Greensboro North Carolina
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johnmitchell said:What is the consensus guys do you loose any moisture when penetrating with a probe or would you get better results with a thermal heat gun ??"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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JohnInCarolina said:johnmitchell said:What is the consensus guys do you loose any moisture when penetrating with a probe or would you get better results with a thermal heat gun ??Greensboro North Carolina
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To answer the question, I check with the wife first. For sure you don't want to put your probe in a place it isn't welcome."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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I generally probe between the left and the right thigh.. Oh wait... I guess the flat will do...
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JohnInCarolina said:To answer the question, I check with the wife first. For sure you don't want to put your probe in a place it isn't welcome.NOLA
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buzd504 said:JohnInCarolina said:To answer the question, I check with the wife first. For sure you don't want to put your probe in a place it isn't welcome.
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When cooking chicken...Is it better to probe the breasts or just zero in on the thighs.. Personally I think the thighs have a higher fat content thus juicier!!!Greensboro North Carolina
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johnmitchell said:When cooking chicken...Is it better to probe the breasts or just zero in on the thighs.. Personally I think the thighs have a higher fat content thus juicier!!!
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I probe here, here, and here.
Large BGE, Small BGE, KJ Jr, and a Cracked Vision Kub.
in Smyrna GA.
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buzd504 said:JohnInCarolina said:To answer the question, I check with the wife first. For sure you don't want to put your probe in a place it isn't welcome."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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As above, early but away we go!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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johnmitchell said:JohnInCarolina said:johnmitchell said:What is the consensus guys do you loose any moisture when penetrating with a probe or would you get better results with a thermal heat gun ??+++++++++++++++++++++++++++Austin, Texas. I'm the guy holding a beer.
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johnmitchell said:What is the consensus guys do you loose any moisture when penetrating with a probe or would you get better results with a thermal heat gun ??
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Its Friday night, I suspect there is allot of probing going onJacksonville FL
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Dobie said:Its Friday night, I suspect there is allot of probing going on"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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