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Snowy GA Brisket

danv23
danv23 Posts: 953
edited December 2017 in Beef
Snow in GA? Yep. Time to cook a Costco Prime brisket? Yep. Trimmed of all hard fat, seasoned with Lawry's season salt, fresh cracked pepper, and Ms. Dash for 24 hours in the fridge (thanks again to @lousubcap for the 24 hour fridge seasoning rest/recommendation).  Threw on right out of the fridge at 37 degrees in the thickest part of the flat, with the guru set at 200 degrees, with 4 chunks mesquite and 9 chunks of oak. That's a new combo for me as I normally do just oak. I hope the mesquite doesn't jack it up but experimentation is how we hone out craft. Guru is set on ramp to kill the temp at 190 IT, and it's running a bit hot with dome at 221, but that's ok as I have it high in the squat dome (old style xl dome) and i'm going for 230-240 anyway. I'll report on the flavor with the mesquite, and ya, I will do burnt ends. SWMBO absolutely loves them, as do I. BTW, does anybody hate the Honda commercial where they mock the "holiday road" song as much as I do?? UGH I HATE IT!!!  




The DudeThis is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

Walter SobchakNihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

Cumming, GA

Eggs - XL, L, Small

Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

Comments

  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
    Lookin great at 2:35am. BTW, the big lebowski is free via xfinity with a cinemax subscription. "Obviously, you're not a bowler". My slice of normalcy this evening. Y'all take care, and abide. 
     

    The DudeThis is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter SobchakNihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
    Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.

    The DudeThis is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter SobchakNihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
    He fixes the cable?

    The DudeThis is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter SobchakNihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
    90% of what matters when cooking brisket is knowing when it's done.  Doesn't matter as much how you get there.  Nothing wrong with mesquite - maybe a little higher on the richter scale than most woods in terms of smoke flavor.

    Make a white russian or 5 and enjoy the process, man!
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    I love lamp..
  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
    90% of what matters when cooking brisket is knowing when it's done.  Doesn't matter as much how you get there.  Nothing wrong with mesquite - maybe a little higher on the richter scale than most woods in terms of smoke flavor.

    Make a white russian or 5 and enjoy the process, man!
    Apparently, by the empty box, i nailed a 12 pack of red stripe. Oh well, I need my Johnson, says the dude. So, We'll see the results in the AM. See ya then!

    The DudeThis is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter SobchakNihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
    Red Strip!?  Good choice, but then you need to say "mon", not "man", mon.  Seriously, ignore me, I'm drunk-(ish). Naw, I'm hammered.
    ______________________________________________
    I love lamp..
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,170
    Lookin good. 12 pack is a great way to launch the protein.  Time for morning reveille??
    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.
  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
    lousubcap said:
    Lookin good. 12 pack is a great way to launch the protein.  Time for morning reveille??
    Tis the morning. Ugh. Brisket @ 174, ramp mode was engaged which slowed it down.  Ramp mode off and nap mode on, real soon.

    The DudeThis is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter SobchakNihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
    I will use mesquite with oak again, and every time.  Incredible flavor and I had to kick SWMBO out of the kitchen.  Flat is FTC'ing and the point is cubed, seasoned, and back on the egg at 250.  Going to toss the spuds on  in a few minutes as well.


    The DudeThis is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter SobchakNihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,338
    Looking good brother!
    LBGE
    AL
  • Great cook. Looks perfect 
    Bucks County, PA
    Minimax, XL, Flameboss 200, Roccbox

  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,170
    Way to bring it home.  Congrats.  Nailed the cook.  
    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: 16,984
    Nice Marmot man.
    Beautiful cook Dude. Looks delicious.
    Worthy.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • 1WVU
    1WVU Posts: 160
    danv23 said:
    Snow in GA? Yep. Time to cook a Costco Prime brisket? Yep. Trimmed of all hard fat, seasoned with Lawry's season salt, fresh cracked pepper, and Ms. Dash for 24 hours in the fridge (thanks again to @lousubcap for the 24 hour fridge seasoning rest/recommendation).  Threw on right out of the fridge at 37 degrees in the thickest part of the flat, with the guru set at 200 degrees, with 4 chunks mesquite and 9 chunks of oak. That's a new combo for me as I normally do just oak. I hope the mesquite doesn't jack it up but experimentation is how we hone out craft. Guru is set on ramp to kill the temp at 190 IT, and it's running a bit hot with dome at 221, but that's ok as I have it high in the squat dome (old style xl dome) and i'm going for 230-240 anyway. I'll report on the flavor with the mesquite, and ya, I will do burnt ends. SWMBO absolutely loves them, as do I. BTW, does anybody hate the Honda commercial where they mock the "holiday road" song as much as I do?? UGH I HATE IT!!!  



    When you season and let rest for 24 hrs in the fridge, assuming that’s after you’ve trimmed?  I have a brisket in the fridge I’m going to cook over Christmas vacation and will give this a shot.
    Roanoke, VA
    Large BGE Owner
  • danv23 said:
    I will use mesquite with oak again, and every time.  Incredible flavor and I had to kick SWMBO out of the kitchen.  Flat is FTC'ing and the point is cubed, seasoned, and back on the egg at 250.  Going to toss the spuds on  in a few minutes as well.

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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953

    1WVU said:
    danv23 said:
    Snow in GA? Yep. Time to cook a Costco Prime brisket? Yep. Trimmed of all hard fat, seasoned with Lawry's season salt, fresh cracked pepper, and Ms. Dash for 24 hours in the fridge (thanks again to @lousubcap for the 24 hour fridge seasoning rest/recommendation).  Threw on right out of the fridge at 37 degrees in the thickest part of the flat, with the guru set at 200 degrees, with 4 chunks mesquite and 9 chunks of oak. That's a new combo for me as I normally do just oak. I hope the mesquite doesn't jack it up but experimentation is how we hone out craft. Guru is set on ramp to kill the temp at 190 IT, and it's running a bit hot with dome at 221, but that's ok as I have it high in the squat dome (old style xl dome) and i'm going for 230-240 anyway. I'll report on the flavor with the mesquite, and ya, I will do burnt ends. SWMBO absolutely loves them, as do I. BTW, does anybody hate the Honda commercial where they mock the "holiday road" song as much as I do?? UGH I HATE IT!!!  



    When you season and let rest for 24 hrs in the fridge, assuming that’s after you’ve trimmed?  I have a brisket in the fridge I’m going to cook over Christmas vacation and will give this a shot.
    Yes, trim off all the hard fat, season, fridge!

    The DudeThis is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter SobchakNihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
    lousubcap said:
    Way to bring it home.  Congrats.  Nailed the cook.  
    Got a bowl of sliced flat, burnt nuggets, and green beans to remind myself how excellent it is.  Forecast for tomorrow is, more.

    The DudeThis is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter SobchakNihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner