Head's Up- National Brisket Day, Saturday May 28th-time to give it a go!

lousubcap

Thought I would toss out an alertment so that everyone has time to find, thaw or give the cow a practice run.  Above all, have fun.  Always remember-the friggin cow drives the cook. Here's to finding the proverbial "feels like buttah" outcome. 

lkapigian

Thank You 

Leopoldstoch

An excuse for the srf brisket in my freezer! 😀

Langner91

Costco here had prime packers for $3.99 per pound, yesterday.  I should have stocked up!

lousubcap

Brisket prices have dropped quite a bit while the friggin chix wings have remained in the stratusphere.  Go figure.

YukonRon

Will be doing Brisket a couple times this month, thank you for the update.

lousubcap

I am so deep into National Brisket Day courtesy of my sister who had not sent me anything in five plus years.  Out of the blue late last November I receive the following from SRF (she knew of my brisket buys from them):

This thing weighs out at 24.9 lbs.  When she ordered all they had was the 20+ lb weight range-so in her haste she did it.  (woulda liked some moderation...).  Looks like I may trim quite a few pounds of hard fat.  (one can hope!)
This is on for the duration on the stick burner as I don't own a XXL BGE.  I will be lucky if it finishes on NBD.  The stick feeding adventure will become not fun a few hours into the challenge.  I will likely run at 300*F or so. 
I will post the going in cook weight and a pic or two during the adventure.  $$ pic  regardless is a guarantee.  
BTW- fully thawed now and residing in the meat locker fridge until I get enough strength to wrestle it to the prep/trim station. (Wet age duration will be on the order of 30 days, FYI).
Gonna be one he!! of a ride!
Edit: other than the brisket  @The Cen-Tex Smoker sent to @SGH a few years ago, I have never seen or know of anyone else who has wrestled with one this size.  That says a whole lot about how this could turn out.  

kl8ton

@lousubcap

... it finishes in 8 hours.....

lkapigian

Mine will be here Tuesday! 

lkapigian

lousubcap said:

I am so deep into National Brisket Day courtesy of my sister who had not sent me anything in five plus years.  Out of the blue late last November I receive the following from SRF (she knew of my brisket buys from them):


This is on for the duration on the stick burner as I don't own a XXL BGE.  I will be lucky if it finishes on NBD.  The stick feeding adventure will become not fun a few hours into the challenge.  I will likely run at 300*F or so. 
I

Time to get you a Gravity Feed Cap!

YukonRon

largest one I have ever done was 14 lbs, after a very vigorous trimming. SRF Black grade, I think was about 20 lbs in the package. Finished in 10 hours at 250F. Strange cook, stalled and wrapped at 160F pulled at 194F IT, and it was great. I let it sit wrapped in the yeti 4 hours.

Best of luck cap, hoping it turns out wonderful.

lousubcap

Shameless bump back to page 1.  

kl8ton

Thanks.  Gotta get a brisky out of the freezer.

lkapigian

I’m ready 

lousubcap

@lkapigian - you aren't messin' around with that Gold.  Many someones are gonna be eating quite well.  

lkapigian

lousubcap said:

@lkapigian - you aren't messin' around with that Gold.  Many someones are gonna be eating quite well.  

Thanks @lousubcap , I assume it will be ok thawing and left in the fridge , no real pack date on it 

lousubcap

lkapigian said:

lousubcap said:

@lkapigian - you aren't messin' around with that Gold.  Many someones are gonna be eating quite well.  

Thanks @lousubcap , I assume it will be ok thawing and left in the fridge , no real pack date on it 

@lkapigian - I've never seen a pack date on any SRF brisket- I routinely thaw/wet age in the 28+day range and no issues.  
I have always had good luck with calling them.  You will easily get thru the customer service rep with your question to someone who will provide more detailed information.  But given what seems to be their volume I doubt you will get much definitive info. Their contact info 877.736.0193.  They run on MDT- FWIW-

lkapigian

lousubcap said:

lkapigian said:

lousubcap said:

@lkapigian - you aren't messin' around with that Gold.  Many someones are gonna be eating quite well.  

Thanks @lousubcap , I assume it will be ok thawing and left in the fridge , no real pack date on it 

@lkapigian - I've never seen a pack date on any SRF brisket- I routinely thaw/wet age in the 28+day range and no issues.  
I have always had good luck with calling them.  You will easily get thru the customer service rep with your question to someone who will provide more detailed information.  But given what seems to be their volume I doubt you will get much definitive info. Their contact info 877.736.0193.  They run on MDT- FWIW-

Thanks Cap

YukonRon

SRF has a 20% off, store wide, starting tomorrow.

ColbyLang

YukonRon said:

SRF has a 20% off, store wide, starting tomorrow.

I came here to mention this. Already have my shopping cart loaded, awaiting trigger pull

GrateEggspectations

Thanks for this important PSA, Frank. I have some seasoned and bagged pieces of brisket begging for a whirl in the hot tub, so I’ll have to commit to the cause. 

As I know you will no doubt be celebrating the occasion in style, I’m putting you on notice that I very much hope to see your results! Please be sure to include a shot of your beverage of choice as well. 

ColtsFan

Looks like I’m ordering from srf tomorrow. Hard to pass up 

lousubcap

This could get Ugly as I just dropped an order to CrowdCow for a Japanese A-5 wagyu rib eye.  
Onward and upward.  
@YukonRon - thanks as I had not seen (or missed it) an alertment email.

kl8ton

ColtsFan said:

Looks like I’m ordering from srf tomorrow. Hard to pass up 

Right?  Buy 4 get one free! 

ColbyLang

My 20% off ain’t working yet……

lousubcap

Just got the SRF 20% off email.  Jumped in -the code is SRFFAM22.  
Applies to all orders over $99-.

ColtsFan

Done-zo! Be here the 14th. I'm ready for the 28th

ColbyLang

Got it! Thanks @lousubcap

wps456

We have 2 Sam's Clubs within 5 miles of us and they have really good prime brisket for I think about $4.5/lb right now. How much better is the SRF than this? Gold or black? I'm having a hard time justifying the cost difference when I know the prime is really good but also, I'd get pretty nervous cooking one of those babies!!

lkapigian

wps456 said:

We have 2 Sam's Clubs within 5 miles of us and they have really good prime brisket for I think about $4.5/lb right now. How much better is the SRF than this? Gold or black? I'm having a hard time justifying the cost difference when I know the prime is really good but also, I'd get pretty nervous cooking one of those babies!!

Worlds of difference , it’s a treat but not something you’d do every brisket cook, it’s a bit rich ......But for special occasions it is worth it 

lousubcap

lkapigian said:

wps456 said:

We have 2 Sam's Clubs within 5 miles of us and they have really good prime brisket for I think about $4.5/lb right now. How much better is the SRF than this? Gold or black? I'm having a hard time justifying the cost difference when I know the prime is really good but also, I'd get pretty nervous cooking one of those babies!!

Worlds of difference , it’s a treat but not something you’d do every brisket cook, it’s a bit rich ......But for special occasions it is worth it 

If you are into the challenges of brisket cooks, SRF can take you deep into that rabbit hole.  As @lkapigian notes, definitely worth it for special occasions and you will find your special occasions definition broadens over time.  
And the process for any brisket cook is the same-just the audibles are always different.  FWIW-