Beef Tallow and Brisket

[STEbbq]

What is the opinion here of adding beef tallow to brisket?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOYHl0lDnGI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkacTTFcdJ4

I also read that Franklin does not use tallow and instead uses high humidity warmers for 11-14 hours before serving.

My initial thought is this is probably an unnecessary complication for what is already a fatty cut of meat. However, I wonder what everyone else thinks.

[mrteddyprincess]

My personal opinion is that this not a thing. Adding fat to the outside doesn't change the taste on the inside.

[bbqLuv]

I have watched both of them. Actually, Harry Soo has a number of test cooks with different approaches to tallow.
I find it is interesting. Personally, I think the real success is due to high-quality meat.
Putting tallow on the paper wrap it acts closer to foil, maybe.
Best BBQ is BBQ you like.
Happy Grilling to you and PBR too. (post brisket review)

[Troutman]

Actually this was already discussed in a post like a week or so ago. It may help don’t know and don’t much care, but give it a try and see for yourself. For me it’s sourcing quality brisket and proper cooking methodology. But hey, call me old school.

[Uncle Bob]

You're SO old school........................

[BigD]

I tried tallow with my last brisket. Smoked at 275 degrees, wrapped in butcher paper. The only difference I noticed was a little more of a "mouth-feel" from the added fat. While it was a better experience, I wouldn't consider it a "game changer"

[JoeSousa]

My last brisket cook I cooked 3 briskets. 2 of them had no tallow and the third I did add some tallow. Everything else about the cook was the same. I did notice a bit more moisture/greasiness as far as mouth feel but no real difference in overall flavor. I might do it again sometime but didn't notice a huge increase in overall quality.

[klflowers]

I mop with this which uses tallow, but that’s it

https://amazingribs.com/tested-recipes/barbecue-sauce-recipes/texas-barbecue-juice

[Huskee]

If you're using good meat to start with and know how to properly prepare and smoke a brisket, then I think the shoes you're wearing will have more of an effect on the finished product than this. And that's the troof as I sees it. But I've been known to see things blurry sometimes too.