Brisket Attempt

Legedouj

My first attempt  at cooking a brisket on my Large egg.  Started with a 14lb CAB packer.  Trimmed it, rubbed with mustard and Emrils Essence seasoning. Cooked it over night around 230-245, total cook time was about 12-13 hours.  Pulled it off with an internal temp of 193.  FTC for about 2 hours.  Everyone liked it but i was not satisfied.  It was tender but it seemed a little dry and bland.  My previous cooks were turbo style, same seasoning, which resulted in more flavor and moisture.  I need to change something up.   

Shiff

Did you do a 'fork test' before pulling it?  You can also judge by how easily a thermometer probe is inserted. It should go in very easily into the thickest part of the flat.  193 seems a little low - I usually find it is done between 195 and 205.  Each brisket is different.  Also, have you calibrated your thermometer?  At the temperature you said, it seems to have cooked pretty quickly.

Legedouj

I didn't do the fork test, I just pulled it based on temp.   Thermo is a cheap digital wireless deal from Walmart. 

NPHuskerFL

Yep +1 @Shiff‌...buttuh and temp. Brisket is a whole different animal >>it's beef but, not a steak that you can simply go of temp alone. Stick with it you'll get it man.

henapple

My 2 best briskets came off at 205. Even Centex the brisket guru has had some bad ones. You can always make brisket chili. Grind it up, warm in beef au jus, onions, mushrooms and cheese on hoagies. Great sandwich.

grege345

Try just a salt n pepper rub. That's my personal preference. And if its good enough for Franklin it's good enough for me

Legedouj

I wanted to do the salt and pepper rub as well but i couldn't resist the Emril's rub because I've used it so many times before with great success.  NEXT TIME just S&P!  Will go to higher internal next time as well.  It was not bad enough to grind up, just wasn't great.  I did watch the Franklin videos although i'm not good enough to know if a briskets done by touching it.  

henapple

Apparently only Franklin and @Cazzy are.

Little Steven

henapple said:

Apparently only Franklin and @Cazzy are.

Are they an official couple now?

grege345

Little Steven said:

henapple said:

Apparently only Franklin and @Cazzy are.

Are they an official couple now?

Little Steven

That is so damned sweet. I'm tearing up here.......sniff. Think I'll watch Sleepless in Seattle

danv23

I hope this helps!

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1152191/my-brisket-story-i-feel-like-a-pro#latest

henapple

Oh yeah...true love.

NPHuskerFL

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henapple said:

Oh yeah...true love.

Legedouj

Alright, so leftovers were awesome. I added just a little bit of chicken broth I had in the fridge heated it up in the oven and added a little seasoning.