I'm cooking for forty people tomorrow, and I'm committed to following the Lebowski method 100% for the first time. I'm tired of getting inconsistent results.
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In the last month or so I've cooked for 40 plus people three times. I did briskets and chicken thighs. The chicken thighs I use DDD's method. Always turns out great. I think I've zeroed in on a really simple and tasty brisket. I get the prime briskets from Costco, I slather in a very thin layer of Better than Beef Bouillon and then put the rub on top of that. Lately because of time I've used Black Ops instead of just making my own. I smoke until 190 and then pull off and put in a deep roasting pan and cover. Put that in the oven at 170 for about 4 hours or so. About an hour before I want to eat, I pour about a cup of warm water on the brisket and recover and put back in the oven. After removing the brisket front the pan, I pour all the juice into one of those fat separating gizmos. I slice the brisket and then paint each slice with the separated juices. It has turned out great every time.
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OK, more likely something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grip.../dp/B0002YTGIQ
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Yes, that. I love that little kitchen tool.
A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life. - Mohammad Ali
"I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
- Goatnapper'96
Went well. Great smoke ring and flavor. Burnt ends were fantastic.
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam.
"Cog dis is a bitch." -James Patterson
"I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
- Goatnapper'96
I usually leavet it on the smoke for longer before wrapping. I was convinced wrapping at 4-5 hours would leave it with no bark. I was wrong (even though it took a leap of faith when I wrapped and the bark was not very dark). Adding broth during the wrap. Again, I was convinced this was going to dilute the smoky flavor, and again I was wrong.
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam.
"Cog dis is a bitch." -James Patterson
JL,
Do you leave the brisket covered or uncovered on the counter as you are letting it rest for 30-60 minutes?
Interested...
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I'm not JL, but I've always thought one of the purposes of resting was for the meat to reabsorb some of the juices, so I keep it wrapped. Maybe I'm wrong. At this point it doesn't matter, because I'm burned out and renting my trailer to a caterer for the summer. I'm sick of cooking.
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October sky the Four Horsemen rode again"
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Did one more round of briskets before sending the smoker away. Friends asked me to cook for their son's graduation/mission farewell party today, and it gave me a chance to teach the new cooks how to run the smoker. "When you ride your last one, make sure it's your best one. Jump while she's moving, tip your hat boy, and walk away."
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"Outlined against a blue, gray
October sky the Four Horsemen rode again"
Grantland Rice, 1924
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"There is no creature more arrogant than a self-righteous libertarian on the web, am I right? Those folks are just intolerable."
"It's no secret that the great American pastime is no longer baseball. Now it's sanctimony." -- Guy Periwinkle, The Nix.
"Juilliardk N I ibuprofen Hyu I U unhurt u" - creekster
Just to make myself clear, I'm not done smoking briskets; I'm just done smoking them for big groups. I still have a little homemade smoker that will do the job when I get the itch. Honestly, though, I've smoked enough that I don't really have any desire to smoke or eat bbq anytime in the near future.
"Outlined against a blue, gray
October sky the Four Horsemen rode again"
Grantland Rice, 1924
"I can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking my head up a bull's a$$, but I'd rather take a butcher's word for it". - Tommy Callahan III
Any ideas on how to smoke more briskets at the same time without buying a bigger smoker? I've been asked to cook for a party that will be 350 adults. There will be pork and chicken also but they want me to do brisket. I've only cooked 3 at the same time before and frankly, it was the worst brisket I've ever done. Some of you are witnesses. Anyone ever try something like a rib rack but for briskets? I figure I'll need to do 9 16 pound briskets to feed .3 pounds of meat to 350 people. I just can't see how that would be possible with a normal pellet smoker.
A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life. - Mohammad Ali
I'll be in town. I can smoke a couple and then foil them. Let me know.
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Anyone else doing brisket for the game this week? It's been a while for me - I'll have to refresh my memory on the appropriate steps.
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- Goatnapper'96
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