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SRF Black Brisket

YukonRon
YukonRon Posts: 17,097
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.




"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,084
    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

  • Meet
    Meet Posts: 8
    Looks amazing- nice!
  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,794
    Fantastic Ron!!
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,115
    Winner right there. Nailed it.  
    For the record, Yellow Cab is available in Napa B).

    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.
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    lousubcap said:
    Winner right there. Nailed it.  
    For the record, Yellow Cab is available in Napa B).

    Don’t be like Mr. Pelosi. 😂 

    Thank you for the kind words.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    Fantastic Ron!!
    Thank you John for the kind words. We really enjoyed the cook.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
    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

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,172
    Eatin good in the neighborhood. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,171
    Nailed It!
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • BigGreenKev
    BigGreenKev Posts: 264
    What is the difference you noticed? Besides price 
  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    home run!  i haven't done a brisket in a long time.... this is inspiring :)
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    Foghorn said:
    Oh heck yeah.  Home run right there.  What cab?
    Thank you for the kind words,  My Beautiful Wife (my biggest critic) said it was the best we have made. I am good with that.

    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
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    Meet said:
    Looks amazing- nice!
    Thank you. Nice to meet you. hope you enjoy the forum as much as I do. I have met some amazing people in our group and have foraged life long friends. Everything I have learned about cooking, has been produced by the people here.

    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
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    dmchicago said:
    Straight, sideways or upside-down, that is one delicious looking brisket!


    Now, about that Cab....
    Thank you for the kind words, posting from my iPhone always ends up like that, I just have to remember to change the settings. Sorry about the skewed photography.

    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
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    Eatin good in the neighborhood. 
    I told you to come on up. It was fun, the results were amazing.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    lkapigian said:
    Nailed It!
    Thank you for checking out the post. I believe I have found a way to cook these moving forward. That crust was delicious.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    What is the difference you noticed? Besides price 
    Great question. thank you for checking out my post.

    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
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    blind99 said:
    home run!  i haven't done a brisket in a long time.... this is inspiring :)
    My man! great to see you again after a long protracted absence on my behalf, hoping all is well.

    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
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    Great bark!
    Thank you! the pepper and salt combo really made a difference. It will be used on our next cook as well. I recommend it if you have not tried it.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,948
    Great googly moogly! That second slice is just begging to be sandwichized. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    caliking said:
    Great googly moogly! That second slice is just begging to be sandwichized. 
    You know….we made egg, cheese, brisket, sandwiches throwing on tomatoes, grillos, dukes and a very coarse, and spicy Dijon mustard, on grilled sourdough bread. As Taurus as my witness, it did not suck. If we had more, we would do it again. 

    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
  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,885
    YukonRon said:
    Grilled tomato, dill pickle, cheddar cheese with Duke’s, coarse ground Dijon on top of brisket using sour dough bread.
    OMG! That looks awesome. I just finished eating lunch but I think I could still inhale a couple of those.

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  • dbCooper
    dbCooper Posts: 2,465
    YukonRon said:
    Grilled tomato, dill pickle, cheddar cheese with Duke’s, coarse ground Dijon on top of brisket using sour dough bread.
    @YukonRon
    That looks and sounds fabulous!
    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    shtgunal3 said:
    YukonRon said:
    Grilled tomato, dill pickle, cheddar cheese with Duke’s, coarse ground Dijon on top of brisket using sour dough bread.
    OMG! That looks awesome. I just finished eating lunch but I think I could still inhale a couple of those.
    Thank you for the kind words. It is the best sandwich I know how to make.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    dbCooper said:
    YukonRon said:
    Grilled tomato, dill pickle, cheddar cheese with Duke’s, coarse ground Dijon on top of brisket using sour dough bread.
    @YukonRon
    That looks and sounds fabulous!


    Thank you for the kind words. It is so worth the effort. The only thing I wish I had done was make two of them.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • FrostyEgg
    FrostyEgg Posts: 605
    YukonRon said:
    Grilled tomato, dill pickle, cheddar cheese with Duke’s, coarse ground Dijon on top of brisket using sour dough bread.
    I'd destroy that any day off the week. Good eats!
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,948
    YukonRon said:

    Goddaaaamn!

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,097
    FrostyEgg said:
    YukonRon said:
    Grilled tomato, dill pickle, cheddar cheese with Duke’s, coarse ground Dijon on top of brisket using sour dough bread.
    I'd destroy that any day off the week. Good eats!
    Thank you for the kind words. This will be made again in my old lodge today for lunch.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky