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The Cen-Tex Smoker
The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,961
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This brisket was unreal. $1.49 per lb 4th of July special. My god man. This was killer. Holy cow man. Did I mention this was good? Bad Byron's. oak. Period. And I'm floating in the middle of Lake Travis with the kids and friends. Life is very good today. image
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  • Aggie96_Egger
    Aggie96_Egger Posts: 73
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    Looks really good. Still intimidated by brisket. Working myself up to try one before the summer is over.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
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    Aggie96_Egger said:
    Looks really good. Still intimidated by brisket. Working myself up to try one before the summer is over.

    Come on in. Water's fine. We'll walk you through when you when you are ready.
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
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    Wow that looks great.

    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,551
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    Damn...
    Greensboro, NC
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    I hate your face....
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Did I mention I hate your face..
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    By the way... I hate your face...
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,961
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    So I cut this one a little different and I loved it. I posted a vid from Robert Rodriguez last month where he cuts the flat off where the point starts then he cuts the point down the middle longways (turn 90 degrees after you gut off the flat). That's what this pic is. Made a huge difference. Bark all the way around every bite.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,961
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    henapple said:
    By the way... I hate your face...

    So how do you really feel?
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
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    Looks awesome!!! Have fun!
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    Chester County, PA

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  • Dragonwmatches
    Dragonwmatches Posts: 221
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    Alright-I'm mentally prepping for the 9lb brisket in my freezer. Lots to consider, but one question I have is burnt ends. I love the idea and sound of burnt ends, but is this "finished" in any way after the long brisket cook? Franklin's videos are great about informing about both the meat and the cook, but I get the sense that there's more work to do with this piece.
    It's an obsession, but it's pleasin'
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
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    Dragonwmatches said:
    Alright-I'm mentally prepping for the 9lb brisket in my freezer. Lots to consider, but one question I have is burnt ends. I love the idea and sound of burnt ends, but is this "finished" in any way after the long brisket cook? Franklin's videos are great about informing about both the meat and the cook, but I get the sense that there's more work to do with this piece.

    I don't do burnt ends. That cut you see above is what you would cube up to make burnt ends. It's the best piece so I eat it as it is. Burnt ends are delicious but not really traditional in our area. I wouldn't give up my delicious point for anything.
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  • Terrebandit
    Terrebandit Posts: 1,750
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    Cen-Tex, give us the cook detail one more time, please. That piece looks so moist and good. I've got to master this.
    Dave - Austin, TX
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  • Gamecockeggman
    Gamecockeggman Posts: 1,329
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    if only I could be you Cent-Tex....Another job well done. You never xease to amaze me.
    Go Gamecocks!!!
    1 XL, 1 MM
    Smoking in Aiken South Carolina
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,467
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    I'm curious as to why a brisket has such a "fear factor" built into them.
    They are my favorite smoke, and after doing dozens of them (mostly on my $50 water smoker) I've only had one bad one.  AND, it was a double brisket smoke, the other one was perfect, so I think I just got a bad piece of meat.
    As long as you cook to temp (and, on my water smoker, I didn't) and take it to 200 F, I don't see how you can go wrong.  
    Aggie96, dammit, it's early July!  Do NOT wait until the end of the summer to try one!  Just do it, darnit!  
    And post pics, mmmkay?  
    ;)
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  • Gamecockeggman
    Gamecockeggman Posts: 1,329
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    Well...I can answer yournquestion with one word..........Confindence...
    Go Gamecocks!!!
    1 XL, 1 MM
    Smoking in Aiken South Carolina
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  • Gamecockeggman
    Gamecockeggman Posts: 1,329
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    I should have followed that last post with......Buuurppp!!!
    Go Gamecocks!!!
    1 XL, 1 MM
    Smoking in Aiken South Carolina
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
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    Terrebandit said:
    Cen-Tex, give us the cook detail one more time, please. That piece looks so moist and good. I've got to master this.
    Excel Choice Brisket- nothing fancy ($1.49 per lb).

    Trim all hard fat off and trim any thick pieces of the fat cap down to 1/8 inch or so
    rub all over with Bad byrons
    Get really drunk while the fire is getting going
    Throw on 5-6 decent sized oak chunks
    Throw brisket on in a fog and eyeball the draft door/daisy settings to approximate 250 degrees
    Pass out
    when done, FTC for an hour or 8

    Now for the slice:

    Find where the point and flat meet and cut the flat off right there.
    Turn point 90 degress and cut it right down the middle.
    Start slicing the point from the fat end (where you cut it off) down toward the skinny end. That way everyone gets the best bites first
    cut the point from the center cut of each half out toward the ends.

    This is really not that hard of a cook but it does take a few to get the hang of it.Once you do, they just get better and better.



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  • Austin Egghead
    Austin Egghead Posts: 3,966
    edited July 2013
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    ^:)^ :-SS
    Dayum good lookingwhat is left of it brisket
    Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,647
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    Nice, I have to try one soon.

    With oak of course.

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  • mickstephen
    mickstephen Posts: 63
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    Looks like killer 'cue, Cen-Tex. Nice!
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  • Gamecockeggman
    Gamecockeggman Posts: 1,329
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    Cen-tex I have tried a few and have always saught your advice...now that being said each time that I have trusted and listened to your advice they have gotten better and better. Your advice and wisdom is much appreciated and for sure needed. Thanks and Be sure that I will be writing and asking for help in the near future. Thanks very much!
    Go Gamecocks!!!
    1 XL, 1 MM
    Smoking in Aiken South Carolina
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  • sumoconnell
    sumoconnell Posts: 1,932
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    I'm not even cooking brisket, but I'm on step four! I'm a better cook than I thought :)

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Looks terrific. And what a sale! I found $2. 18/lb at HEB, Kroger was cleaned out.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    I bought a 14 pound black angus choice brisky today.  They were behind the counter - the meat guy thought I was crazy when I asked him for the largest, floppiest one.   I explained - the floppy ones have less hard fat.  He said he'd remember that.
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  • Gamecockeggman
    Gamecockeggman Posts: 1,329
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    Your something else... I will take my luck... All the best
    Go Gamecocks!!!
    1 XL, 1 MM
    Smoking in Aiken South Carolina
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
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    Gamecockeggman said:
    Your something else... I will take my luck... All the best

    My wife says that to me all the time :). Hit me up when you are ready.
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  • Gamecockeggman
    Gamecockeggman Posts: 1,329
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    probably next week
    Go Gamecocks!!!
    1 XL, 1 MM
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
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    Gamecockeggman said:
    probably next week

    Bring it.
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