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Going for Gold, for my BIL

bgebrent
bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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As some of you know my BIL has had a medical challenge that he's handled very well. As a result he'd lost his appetite for a while due to the radiation treatments. Once his taste and appetite were returning I believed a SRF Gold brisket would help. It did. 




Cheesy potatoes and and corn on the egg made for good sides. 




We feasted and celebrated the good health we hope for him. Thanks for listening. 
Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Great to hear he is getting back on track after the challenges presented him. That gold looks off the chart. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    Wonderful cook! Can see that all enjoyed!!!
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    northGAcock said:
    Great to hear he is getting back on track after the challenges presented him. That gold looks off the chart. 
    Thanks Robin, the guy is like a brother to me. The brisket was unbelievable. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
    Amazing looking brisket! Great news the your BIL is on the mend. What did you season with?
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    This is why. 
    We all have a chance to make things better for those of which we care. 
    Great work my man. I hope the worst for your BIL is superior than the very best of his past.
    You sir are a good man. Hoping the best for your BIL, and his family. He is fortunate to have you, in his life.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    minniemoh said:
    Amazing looking brisket! Great news the your BIL is on the mend. What did you season with?
    Thank you brother. A good dose of Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper on both sides. Nothing else. Needed nothing else. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    YukonRon said:
    This is why. 
    We all have a chance to make things better for those of which we care. 
    Great work my man. I hope the worst for your BIL is superior than the very best of his past.
    You sir are a good man. Hoping the best for your BIL, and his family. He is fortunate to have you, in his life.
    Ron, you are a good man,  thank you for the kind words my friend. Truly appreciate you. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • bhedges1987
    bhedges1987 Posts: 3,201
    Nice cook. And I hope things go okay. Good occasion to treat somebody to some nice meat.

    Curious if you have had the black grade? I cooked one today and it was outstanding. Hard to justify me spending that much on brisket though again unless it's for a special occasion like what you did. 
    perhaps I should spend the extra on my next one and try the gold? 

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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Great looking nugget! Best wishes to you bil. 
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    Great looking plate Brent.  It doesn't get any better in my books.

    All the best to your BIL.


    Phoenix 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    bhedges1987 said:
    Nice cook. And I hope things go okay. Good occasion to treat somebody to some nice meat.

    Curious if you have had the black grade? I cooked one today and it was outstanding. Hard to justify me spending that much on brisket though again unless it's for a special occasion like what you did. 
    perhaps I should spend the extra on my next one and try the gold? 
    Honestly, I agree with your thinking and I only went Gold because of the occasion. I've not done SRF black but believe you should try it first. Having said that, the point on the gold ate like a butter injected prime rib. So to each his taste. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    blasting said:

    Great looking plate Brent.  It doesn't get any better in my books.

    All the best to your BIL.


    Thank you my brother, means a lot!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    pgprescott said:
    Great looking nugget! Best wishes to you bil. 
    Thank you my friend!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 7,366
    That looks fantastic... Great looking plated pic.. All the best to your BIL..
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,209
    Nice work my friend. I'm sure your BIL appreciated the grub as well. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,866
    Best wishes to your BIL for beating his latest challenge.  Positive spirit will take you a long way in whatever is ahead.  And again, emerge victorious.
    About that cook-great looking brisket and result.  I have never ventured into Gold country (SWMBO does not push back with the Black... I recognize right answer sometimes) but I will have to some time.  The marbling on that is off the charts.  Great gesture that I am sure was appreciated well beyond any words that were spoken.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Wow what a great thing to share. Best wishes for  your BIL. 
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    Great looking cook as usual... And all the best to your BIL, you, and your family. 
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    Outstanding all around. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • vegas slim
    vegas slim Posts: 92
    your bil is lucky to have somebody like you in his corner i will pray for him tell him to kick C's butt!

    as for your cook......mmmmm looks fantastic!
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  • CountryBoy
    CountryBoy Posts: 102
    One heck of a cook and positive vibes for your brother in law! Wish him the best and hopefully a healthy recovery 
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    Good cook. Start watching his eating habits  I had my egg for about six months and was smoking a ton of things and my dad went through radiation and the next thing he didn't have a taste for smoke or red meat for about 6 months. Everything was veggies, carbs and fish/seafood. 

    Chemo screwed it up worse the first time but it's crazy when your body goes through that much stress the things it will do to itself. 

    Glad ad to hear he is doing better. Never a fun season of life. 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Good cook, great health news 
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Very nice of you brother. Great looking grub too. 
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 6,134
    Great looking grub bro. I'd love to set down in front of a plate like that. Best wishes to the BIL

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    bhedges1987 said:
    Nice cook. And I hope things go okay. Good occasion to treat somebody to some nice meat.

    Curious if you have had the black grade? I cooked one today and it was outstanding. Hard to justify me spending that much on brisket though again unless it's for a special occasion like what you did. 
    perhaps I should spend the extra on my next one and try the gold? 
    @bhedges1987 I haven't cooked both, but I've eaten both so could be an Indian/arrow thing. I've cooked black. The gold that @thatgrimguy had at butt blast was the best brisket I've ever eaten. Note: I've lived in Georgia all my life, not exactly known for brisket. 
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    edited July 2016
    @bgebrent
    I'm certainly glad to hear that your BIL is on the mend. That's was mighty fine of you my friend. Simply awesome. 

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  • yljkt
    yljkt Posts: 799
    Awesome thing to do for a family member on the mend. Good on you. And it looks perfect...
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  • MotownVol
    MotownVol Posts: 1,072
    Great looking cook Brent.   Glad to hear the BIL is on the mend,
    Morristown TN, LBGE and Mini-Max.
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Been on the road all day.  Thanks for all the comments and well wishes, they're greatly appreciated.  Each and every one.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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