I’m smoking a brisket for a church lunch tomorrow. Admittedly I used one from the freezer rather than drive 25 miles to buy one. It’s a choice grade with quite a bit of fat. I was concerned right from the start as the fat I was trimming off was really dense and difficult to cut. My concerns were well founded. At 203 F it was not probe tender. I had to cook it like a chuck roast and take it to 209 to get that like butter probe feel. It’s resting now. I hope I didn’t make it grainy but I wasn’t about to serve it tough. Just another case of disregarding time and past temp experiences in order to get the result we want. Smoke them till their tender.
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I stopped trying to get probe tender if I have to above 203. I pull, chill, get it on the reheat with a rest. Those Angus Choice have been my toughest customer.Comment
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In the old days, I found that 203* int was almost always the number. Lately, a lot of times, it takes around 207* to be probe tender. The 203* temp gets me close, then I continue to check it until it's tender. Life's too short to eat tough meat...
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Let us know how it turned out when you sliced into it.
KathrynComment
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fzxdoc Kathryn I was pleasantly surprised. I was worried that at that temp I would end up with grainy stringy overcooked brisket. When I sliced it this morning it was tender and moist. It was a good brisket. The flavor on my briskets is smoke and black pepper forward with the salt and garlic playing in the background. I was happy with it, which says a lot because I can be my own worst critic.
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I foresee no left over brisket at the church lunch, and you will be the most popular cook!Comment
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I have a costco choice that I'll be cooking for tomorrow. I'll keep that in mind.
Costco briskit is now $5.50/lb.Comment
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Wow what an in credible meal we had at church today! These people can cook. My brisket was well accepted, what was left at the end of the meal I saw people putting in togo bags to take home with them. Everyone brought food and it was great. There was a glazed ham, fried chicken, pork carnitas, meat loaf, home made smoked sausage, and salads. There was elote, a bean salad with pinto beans corn and tomatoes that I loved. A broccoli salad that rocked, scallop potatoes, baked potatoes, and potato salad were all so good. Then just to make sure you had a life changing experience there was the dessert table. Apple pie, coconut cream pie, banana pudding, pound cake, lemon bars, apple cobbler, and a couple that I can’t remember. This was such a through back to time I remember as a young man that I had to stop at one point and just watch for a while. I’m going to love serving the Lord with these people.Comment
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Sounds fantastic. We had a gathering last night and I smoked four racks of baby's and everyone brought something. Chicken wings grilled shrimp and many wonderful sides. That is what is so nice about going to a church event or other gathering of people, everyone brings something and it is usually the best thing they know how to make so it's great eating. Glad it turned out well for you.
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