Brisket Redemption

barretts1

Got back into form last weekend with the best brisket I’ve ever had! 


Cooked at 225, seasoned with Black and Bold, used Post Oak chunks from Fruita Wood and BGE lump, wrapped in butcher paper around 168 degrees, and pulled it when the probe went in like butter. The fat was rendered perfectly and was the juiciest brisket I’ve ever made. Pics don’t do justice because I couldn’t take many due to serving about 30 guests with this and a pork butt. 🍻🔥🐮

BigreenGreg

I’m drooling here, congrats. I’m sure your guests were thrilled.

lousubcap

Any time the guests are happy that is a great outcome.  Looks outstanding.  Congrats.  Time to go again Tuesday, 5/28-National Brisket Day.

marysvilleksegghead

nailed it! 

GoooDawgs

One of the finest barks I've seen!  Well done sir! 

Theophan

Wow, and I mean WOW!!!  That looks absolutely amazing!  Love how those fairly thick slices bend -- you can see the tenderness!  Great job!

Foghorn

Outstanding.  Congrats on the redemption.

SPRIGS

Looks heavenly!!

six_egg

Well Done. Looks perfect.

GATraveller

barretts1 said:

Got back into form last weekend with the best brisket I’ve ever had! 


Cooked at 225, seasoned with Black and Bold, used Post Oak chunks from Fruita Wood and BGE lump, wrapped in butcher paper around 168 degrees, and pulled it when the probe went in like butter. The fat was rendered perfectly and was the juiciest brisket I’ve ever made. Pics don’t do justice because I couldn’t take many due to serving about 30 guests with this and a pork butt. 🍻🔥🐮

I have to say this is the most satisfying cook to hit a home run with......especially for a crowd!!  Congrats!!  

johnnyp

nicely executed

SandyHookEgger

Very good work.

texaswig

That brisket has to be a couple prime grade or higher. What kind is it?

barretts1

texaswig said:

That brisket has to be a couple prime grade or higher. What kind is it?

It was a Prime from Costco 👍🏽

BGEinMaine

Looks amazing, hoping when I do a brisket it comes out close to that good! Haha

BDD

Did you start with a completely full firebox?

dstearn

Does the butcher paper make a difference in the cook time, moisture or both?

GoooDawgs

dstearn said:

Does the butcher paper make a difference in the cook time, moisture or both?

I think it helps with the moisture retention and preserves the bark.   I havent noticed it change the cook time that much,  maybe it does a little, but nowhere near as much as foil speeds up the cook.  

Dondgc

I was feeling pretty good about the brisket I cooked this weekend until I saw your pics. Looks awesome. Glad you had lots of company to enjoy it with.