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SRF Black Brisket
YukonRon
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There really is a difference. I did a 14.6 pound purchase weight, trimmed down to 11.5 pounds on my XL. i left a significant amount of the fat cap, but I did remove all of the hard fat.
I used olive oil for a binder of a rub that consisted almost entirely of a 2:1 ratio of fresh ground tellicherry black peppercorns, and kosher salt in a 2:1 ratio by weight. I added some Gun powder and a handful of minced garlic as well.
I went old school, using the old daisy wheel and lower vent to keep my temperature between 180°F, and 200°F, until I hit a 160°F IT. I wrapped in butcher paper, after slow smoking with charred oak and charred maple wood from bourbon barrels.
Once It hit 160°F IT, after the wrap, I opened it up to 250°F. Getting it to 160°F IT took about 7 hours at such low temperatures while cooking (raised indirect), after wrapping, it sped to finish 4 hours later for a cook time of just over 11 hours. It was worth every second. We allowed it to rest in a yeti, packed inside two aluminum pans still in butcher paper, then wrapped and covered in towels filling the yeti completely, for 5 hours. The first slice, steam came rolling out.
Our meal consisted of Brisket, Tex Mex street corn, roasted broccoli casserole, and sliced tomatoes. We served a delicious big bold Cab from Napa which turned out to be an excellent pairing with the meal.
Once It hit 160°F IT, after the wrap, I opened it up to 250°F. Getting it to 160°F IT took about 7 hours at such low temperatures while cooking (raised indirect), after wrapping, it sped to finish 4 hours later for a cook time of just over 11 hours. It was worth every second. We allowed it to rest in a yeti, packed inside two aluminum pans still in butcher paper, then wrapped and covered in towels filling the yeti completely, for 5 hours. The first slice, steam came rolling out.
Our meal consisted of Brisket, Tex Mex street corn, roasted broccoli casserole, and sliced tomatoes. We served a delicious big bold Cab from Napa which turned out to be an excellent pairing with the meal.
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
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Oh heck yeah. Home run right there. What cab?
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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Looks amazing- nice!
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Fantastic Ron!!Greensboro North Carolina
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Winner right there. Nailed it.
For the record, Yellow Cab is available in Napa .
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. -
lousubcap said:Winner right there. Nailed it.
For the record, Yellow Cab is available in Napa .
Thank you for the kind words."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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johnmitchell said:Fantastic Ron!!"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
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Straight, sideways or upside-down, that is one delicious looking brisket!
Now, about that Cab....Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin
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Eatin good in the neighborhood.Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
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What is the difference you noticed? Besides price
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home run! i haven't done a brisket in a long time.... this is inspiringChicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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Foghorn said:Oh heck yeah. Home run right there. What cab?
The Cabernet:
A 2014 Morisoli Vineyard in the heart of Rutherford appellation, from Sequoia Grove. It has been operated by the Morisoli family for four generations, using the dry-earth approach to let the dry heat from the ground to push through the enhanced flavors and a very distinct complexity. It was one of the most sought vineyards sold in Napa Valley, and part of the deal is that the family remains operating the vineyard.
In other words, fruit so forward the first taste hits like a Muhamad Ali round house. Not many of these bottles left anywhere, I may have one or two more, but I thought with the black pepper, this would be in the ring. It was really nice.
2014 was considered one of the best, if not the best, in the last two decades, which includes the famed 2007 monster year.
If you find it, buy it. Worth it."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Meet said:Looks amazing- nice!
I remember being coached through my first brisket, which came out phenomenal relative to any cooks I have ever done in my life up to that point. the folks in here made it happen.
Just a nickel's worth of free advice; The initial purchase of the Big Green Egg, is the least expensive part of the journey, you have started upon.
Have fun, and remember, who needs retirement when you can work as a greeter at most big box stores. Something to think about after you have spent all your savings, and the children no longer have funds for college.
It is worth it.
Enjoy and stay safe."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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dmchicago said:Straight, sideways or upside-down, that is one delicious looking brisket!
Now, about that Cab....
I sent the information to Foghorn in my reply to his post, you may wish to check it out. It was a 2014, which is considered the best, if not the best vintages from Napa Valley in the last two decades, which includes the monster year of 2007. It is from a family operated vineyard that has been producing some of the world's best wines for four generations out of the heart of Rutherford."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
northGAcock said:Eatin good in the neighborhood."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
lkapigian said:Nailed It!"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Great bark!
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BigGreenKev said:What is the difference you noticed? Besides price
My experience is relative to the availability of full packers in my area. Costco is the other source I use for prime. I have reached out to other suppliers, and perhaps the product shipped to me on those occasions, were not from their best day, I have no idea.
The first thing I will share on the difference is between SRF and all others I have tried in prime, the leftovers all go into chili and really makes a delicious pot whenever I make it. The SRF never goes into chili, because there are never any leftovers. I have not made chili from an SRF yet. The trimmings from the prep, specifically, the non fat portions, goes to my two dogs.
I will also expand upon another difference; Prep to get it ready to cook. with the product I get from other suppliers (typically Costco prime) I have kept track of the package weight and the weight after prep. I usually remove 23% more fat from the other brands, which in turn, helps me justify the cost of an SRF Black, to my financial advisor, My Beautiful Wife.
After the cook, there is no doubt the flavor profile, juiciness and texture are superior, which also helps.
I will also add, while living in the 7th largest state for beef production, I am often disappointed in the quality of the local product, I have tried on numerous occasions.
While my experience in cooking brisket has only been done mainly with two sources, a Weber Kettle, and the BGE XL, people with other equipment may have better insight, or technique that can turn out higher qualities than I.
Based on cooking maybe a hundred of briskets in the last 15 years, SRF Black has always been consistent, and their customer service has been really good with the purchases I have made thus far. I will share some of those experiences should you care to inquire further.
Your mileage may vary, but it is always a special treat when SRF Black is served in our house, from my BGE.
Hope this answers your question, if not, let me know."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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blind99 said:home run! i haven't done a brisket in a long time.... this is inspiring
Thank you for the kind words, and I am hoping your next brisket will always be better than your last. It was a fun cook going old school, and I was impressed the BGE was able to stabilize and hold such low temps for such a long time.
I think the lump I used helped, it was Rockwood.
I have actually become a fan of the bourbon Barrel chunks we can source here locally in the bourbon capitol of the world. These were from my personal fave; Old Forrester.
I am not sure there will be much difference in the bourbon soaked charred chunks from another distillery, it is mainly, I just found a source, and it has been a nice addition to the flavor profile."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Skims_Smokehouse said:Great bark!"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Great googly moogly! That second slice is just begging to be sandwichized.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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caliking said:Great googly moogly! That second slice is just begging to be sandwichized.Thank you for the kind words, hoping everything is well with you and the rest of the Royal Family."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Grilled tomato, dill pickle, cheddar cheese with Duke’s, coarse ground Dijon on top of brisket using sour dough bread.
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
YukonRon said:Grilled tomato, dill pickle, cheddar cheese with Duke’s, coarse ground Dijon on top of brisket using sour dough bread.
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shtgunal3 said:YukonRon said:Grilled tomato, dill pickle, cheddar cheese with Duke’s, coarse ground Dijon on top of brisket using sour dough bread."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
dbCooper said:"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
YukonRon said:Grilled tomato, dill pickle, cheddar cheese with Duke’s, coarse ground Dijon on top of brisket using sour dough bread.
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YukonRon said:#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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FrostyEgg said:YukonRon said:Grilled tomato, dill pickle, cheddar cheese with Duke’s, coarse ground Dijon on top of brisket using sour dough bread."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
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