What to do w/ overcooked flat?

jjdbike

Hey folks,
Got one of those ornery briskets that the flat just wouldn't get probe tender. I finally pulled it at 210. As you and imagine, it was tender enough but kind of dry. No complaints but I'm not thrilled. I vacuum packed and froze the left overs in some tallow. Any suggestions on how I can still salvage it? 
Perhaps warm it gently in the sous vide, slice it thin and sauce it for sandwiches?
Thoughts?
JD

Langner91

Brisket Chili.  

CornfedMA

☝🏻

What he said. Love brisket chili. If you don’t have enough brisket, use it to supplement another protein in the chili. Outstanding. 

ColbyLang

As others have said……cube, make chili. No regrets

jjdbike

Thanks guys,
So you do not recommend the method I asked about?
JD

Langner91

It is going to be dry (texture wise) no matter what you do to it.  Sandwiches with sauce will hide that fact, some.

If it is truly overdone (which is is), it won't slice thin very nicely.  It will just crumble apart.  

If you are set on sandwiches, maybe chop it for sandwiches.  Heat it sous vide, or in sauce on the stove.  Throw some in beans.

Good luck.  Sorry it turned out that way.  

jjdbike

Thanks guys!

caliking

Brisket spaghetti sauce. Simpler cook than chili, and so delicious. 

jjdbike

Langner91 said:

It is going to be dry (texture wise) no matter what you do to it.  Sandwiches with sauce will hide that fact, some.

If it is truly overdone (which is is), it won't slice thin very nicely.  It will just crumble apart.  

If you are set on sandwiches, maybe chop it for sandwiches.  Heat it sous vide, or in sauce on the stove.  Throw some in beans.

Good luck.  Sorry it turned out that way.  

Thanks Langner,

I like the idea of chopping and heating in sauce. Trying to picture this, I don't think it'll pull like very well done chucks. Should I cut it into a large dice - cube? I'm guessing adding some au jus would be good moisture wise? 
Looking for a little detail here. I'm prolly gonna do this, i.e. BBQ beef sandwiches.

Thanks in advance!
JD

TEXASBGE2018

When that happens I chop it up and mix with bbq sauce and make sloppy Joe's out of it. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Im in the chopped brisket sandwich camp. Lots of sauce, and any nasty bits of fat and bark mixed in 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

jjdbike said:

Langner91 said:

It is going to be dry (texture wise) no matter what you do to it.  Sandwiches with sauce will hide that fact, some.

If it is truly overdone (which is is), it won't slice thin very nicely.  It will just crumble apart.  

If you are set on sandwiches, maybe chop it for sandwiches.  Heat it sous vide, or in sauce on the stove.  Throw some in beans.

Good luck.  Sorry it turned out that way.  

Thanks Langner,

I like the idea of chopping and heating in sauce. Trying to picture this, I don't think it'll pull like very well done chucks. Should I cut it into a large dice - cube? I'm guessing adding some au jus would be good moisture wise? 
Looking for a little detail here. I'm prolly gonna do this, i.e. BBQ beef sandwiches.

Thanks in advance!
JD

Just rough chop it on a board. Any fat, bark, or jus would be great 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

This is the texture and vibe you are looking for. Vinegary sauce, slaw, pickles, onions (to your liking) 

jjdbike

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

This is the texture and vibe you are looking for. Vinegary sauce, slaw, pickles, onions (to your liking) 

You nailed it!
Thanks brother!
JD

jjdbike

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

This is the texture and vibe you are looking for. Vinegary sauce, slaw, pickles, onions (to your liking) 

Are those picked carrots?
JD

SGH

caliking said:

Brisket spaghetti sauce. Simpler cook than chili, and so delicious. 

As a spaghetti eating mother flipper I got to say that is one helluva of an idea right there 👍

The Cen-Tex Smoker

jjdbike said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

This is the texture and vibe you are looking for. Vinegary sauce, slaw, pickles, onions (to your liking) 

Are those picked carrots?
JD

I just grabbed that pic off the internet  

RRP

Chop Chop Chop and then use it for a variety of ideas already mentioned here! 

fishlessman

birria taco stew meat seems still doable.  birria tacos or birria stew

RyanStl

I have let dry brisket soak in beef broth in the fridge, and then cut very thin slices.  It helps soften it back and works great for sandwiches.

builderdawg

Cook in a dutch oven in beef broth at a low simmer for four hours.  Cut up or shred and eat in tacos.  They are also good to make burnt ends, and the chili suggestion previously mentioned is a good one also.