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When AI writes brisket recipes for clicks…

If you’re not sure how to BBQ a brisket, here are a few tips to get you started. Start by spraying the meat with water and laying it flat on the barbecue. Place half of the wood chunks on the grill, then put the brisket on top of the wood. The brisket should be covered with water, and it should be positioned fat side down. Cook it over indirect heat for four hours, adding more wood after the first hour. When it’s ready, you can remove the meat and check the internal temperature.

To prepare a brisket for BBQing, start by separating the flat and point of the brisket. Make sure to keep the fat on the flat side, and the point of the meat should be on the point. When the fat is on the flat side, trim it to about a quarter-inch thickness. The fat should be removed, but you have to be careful not to cut into the meat.

Once the brisket is wrapped in heavy duty aluminum foil, rub it with the rub and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. Then, brush it with oil and place it on the grill for two hours. Remember to baste it often, so that the meat doesn’t dry out. The brisket should be basted frequently and be caramelized, or it won’t be tender. During the last few hours, place it in a large pan.

After wrapping the brisket, put it on the grill, fat side up. The fat side should be facing up. After the brisket has rested for two to four hours, place it in a clean foil pan. To grill a grilled rib, you should sprinkle it with wood chips. After two to four hours, cover it with a lid. Once done, slice the brisket and serve with soft rolls or no-mayo cole slaw.

When it’s time to BBQ a brisket, be sure to monitor its internal temperature. After a few hours, the internal temperature of the meat should rise to about 150 degrees. Don’t worry if it drops slightly; this will happen because some liquid evaporates from the surface of the brisket. The temperature should eventually reach 160 degrees. After 5 hours, the rib is ready to serve.

After the brisket is wrapped in butcher paper, place it on the smoker. If the brisket has reached its internal temperature, it’s done. You should also remember that the temperature of the meat can fluctuate between 150 degrees and 250 degrees. When cooking a rib, it’s important to monitor the internal temperature of the meat at all times. This way, you’ll be able to ensure that it cooks evenly and safely.

The brisket should be wrapped in foil, so that it doesn’t dry out. It should also be rubbed with a rub and left on the grill for 30 minutes before it’s flipped. After 30 minutes, cover it with foil and place it in the refrigerator. Continue to bast the ribs until they reach a golden color. Alternatively, you can rip it and serve it at a later time.

The temperature of the brisket should be between 150 degrees and 250 degrees. If you use a smoker, make sure the brisket is at the correct temperature. The meat should be at least 225 degrees, and the temperature should be around 250 degrees. The point of the a buck needs more time than the flat side, so it’s better to start the roasting process at least two hours before you want it to be fully cooked.

The brisket is one of the most versatile meats in the world. It can be prepared in the oven, or on a backyard gas grill. It is a perfect example of a BBQ master. It’s easy to start grilling a brisket when you know how to scale it. This coveted meat is often served with a side of soft rolls and a no-mayo cole slaw.

It is best to place the brisket with the fat side facing down. This helps the bark develop. Ideally, the brisket will spend six to eight hours in the smoker. When cooking a kebab on the BBQ, keep an eye on the temperature. It should reach 165 degrees internally. The meat should be cooked for 6 to eight hours. The first two hours of cooking will be the most crucial, as it will help the brisket absorb the smoke flavor.

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Comments

  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,943
    W. T. F. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • caliking said:
    W. T. F. 
    How did the rib get in there? 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,790
    My mind imploded.  

    The brisket trimming video comes to mind.   Throw all this bark in the trash....
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,794
    really?
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,136
    edited July 2022
    This is the site. It’s all AI recipes. I am so confused ha ha 

    I deleted the link. It’s clearly there just to harvest data. It’s a giant word salad of recipes- each one worse than the one before

    Search at your own peril. The site is the prime grill .com
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
  • kl8ton said:
    My mind imploded.  

    The brisket trimming video comes to mind.   Throw all this bark in the trash....
    That one hurt my soul
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
  • The “how to build a pizza oven” is even better. 

    “To build a stainless steel pizza oven, first, you will need a wire brush and a damp cloth” 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Sure we laugh at the AI now but when Skynet arrives... the brisket recipes will be just perfect.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




  • Ybabpmuts
    Ybabpmuts Posts: 963
    edited July 2022
    Holly snapping A$$holes! My grandmother taught me that term and it took me a long time to figure out if she was calling all of us grandchildren that, or if it was just the fact that we were in between her and the outhouse when she had a bad case of holy snapping A$$holes. When she's running towards you and yelling something like that, it's hard to tell. 

    What's AI?

    SB
  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,258
    I swear Stumpbaby is an AI bot
    Love you bro!
  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,159
    Straight up Three Cheese Blend Sh!t Right There 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • Ybabpmuts
    Ybabpmuts Posts: 963
    Legume said:
    I swear Stumpbaby is an AI bot

    I'm running botless, have been that way since the excessive chafing incident. I tried running with the bot first, but my thighs just kept rubbing, and rubbing, and that's when the chafing started. Listen, I could have experimented with how much of that bot, would make how much of that chafing, but when you're chafing, you're chafing, so science falls by the wayside,so I just stopped running with the bot. 

    SB
  • How to Build an Outdoor Pizza Oven

    Build Outdoor Pizza Oven

    While you may not have to spend a fortune to build an outdoor pizza oven, it is important to consider the space required. A large outdoor pizza oven requires plenty of space and is more expensive than other options. If you want to cook full-size pizzas, you will need to purchase a large baking stone and make a concrete mix. If you are building an oven made of stainless steel, you will need a wire brush and damp cloth.

    Next, you must decide on the chimney base. You can use bricks or specially-designed insulation. The base should be rectangular to prevent the chimney from falling off. Once you have selected the base, you need to decide whether to build a brick or a stainless steel chimney. For outdoor ovens, it is best to choose a circular base because it will be easier to construct. You can also use a polystyrene template to make the arch.

    To build an outdoor pizza oven, you’ll need to create a double-layered arch. To do this, place five bricks on top of each other, 18 inches apart. A third layer of five bricks should be placed on top of the second set of bricks. You can then add an insulating layer of cement or clay on the exterior of the oven to keep the heat in. Finally, you’ll need a countertop to place on top of the oven.

    Once you’ve built the foundation, it’s time to build the oven itself. It should have a solid foundation. Excavate a 10″ hole in the ground. Next, you’ll need to build a basic form using twox10 lumber and twox4 takes. Ensure that the form is perfectly level before moving the fire to the side or back of the oven. Lastly, you need to install the pizza oven’s fire and insulation.

    Once you have the base in place, you can continue to build your outdoor pizza oven. You can use old wine bottles as insulation, or you can buy specially designed insulation for the structure. The base must be built of a dry-stone base. The insulating layers should be leveled with a rubber mallet. Then, you’ll need to fill in the remaining space with clay or sawdust. The final step in the building process is to fill the clay and sand.

    The most important part of a pizza oven is the dome. You can draw the outline of the dome with a marker that won’t smear when it gets wet. You should also purchase 10 to 13 large buckets of clay and sand for the base. These two materials are essential for building the structure of the dome. After laying the foundation, you can start building the oven itself. Then, place the pizza on the base and enjoy your newly constructed outdoor pizza oven.

    A brick oven is the most traditional type of outdoor pizza oven. It will consist of two linked areas. The front area will be an arched opening with a double-stacked brick 18 inches apart. The rear dome will be free-form and should touch both sides of the arch. If you have a lot of space available, you can use a rectangle shape. A rectangular base will be easier to work with. A chimney is an essential component for the outdoor pizza maker.

    The base of the outdoor pizza oven should be level. First, it needs a sturdy foundation. If it is on a level surface, dig a depth of about 10 inches. Then, build the base using a stone base and use a masonry chisel to cut the bricks in half. The walls should be insulated. The dome is the most noticeable part of the oven. A properly-built brick pizza oven is both attractive and functional.

    To build an outdoor pizza oven, you should prepare the site well. The foundation should be level with an excavation depth of at least 10 inches. The foundation should be firmly anchored by a wooden foundation. You can use concrete to construct your outdoor pizza oven. If you don’t have a solid ground, you can use a clay form. In addition to a wood form, you should also create a skeleton form for the oven.

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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,258
    These all read like that Steve guy that posts here once every few weeks and always has a link to something like Find the Best Matches for Lighting your Grill.
    Love you bro!
  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I’ve seen this stuff disturbingly frequently.  
    ______________________________________________
    I love lamp..
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,943
    Legume said:
    These all read like that Steve guy that posts here once every few weeks and always has a link to something like Find the Best Matches for Lighting your Grill.
    The RO matches burn with way too much acrid smoke.  Don't use those. The BGE matches are actually made by RO.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • The surprise kabob recipe at the end!  This is gold.  I would like to see an AI cooking show with this recipe.

    I used to have an Amiga computer, and one of the apps was Steve Headroom.  It was a cartoon drawing of a dude, and put together random sentences.  We just left him running at work, spitting out his wise advice.
  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,832
    that may be how boiled brisket came to be?

    ____________________
    Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. •Niccolo Machiavelli
  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,080
    Travis is a bot?

    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

  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,095
    OK. I am going back to bed. Just used brain bleach.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,136
    edited July 2022
    The surprise kabob recipe at the end!  This is gold.  I would like to see an AI cooking show with this recipe.

    I used to have an Amiga computer, and one of the apps was Steve Headroom.  It was a cartoon drawing of a dude, and put together random sentences.  We just left him running at work, spitting out his wise advice.

    Love the sneaky kebab at the end. Was it Max Headroom or is that different? I think Max ended up with a tv show and several commercials back in the day. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
  • RyanStl
    RyanStl Posts: 1,050
    AI hasn't learned conciseness for sure.

  • Love the sneaky kebab at the end. Was it Max Headroom or is that different? I think Max ended up with a tv show and several commercials back in the day. 
    Steve Headroom was a spoof on Max for sure. Steve was just a cartoony 2D self portrait of the programmer.  His sage advice still lives on in my memory.  “Touch the frisky animal on TV”. Very fascinating.
  • The surprise kabob recipe at the end!  This is gold.  I would like to see an AI cooking show with this recipe.

    I used to have an Amiga computer, and one of the apps was Steve Headroom.  It was a cartoon drawing of a dude, and put together random sentences.  We just left him running at work, spitting out his wise advice.

    Love the sneaky kebab at the end. Was it Max Headroom or is that different? I think Max ended up with a tv show and several commercials back in the day. 
    OMG. I just found Steve headroom on YT. https://youtu.be/n7aX3V1rH-c
  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,687
    I just realized I am an AI.  I always wondered why my instructions seem so hard for others to follow.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • Mark_B_Good
    Mark_B_Good Posts: 1,607

    If you’re not sure how to BBQ a brisket, here are a few tips to get you started....

    Sounds about right ... sitting around a camp fire, after a full bottle of rum, telling my friends how to do it.
    Napoleon Prestige Pro 665, XL BGE, Lots of time for BBQ!