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Title: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: dk117 on August 08, 2021, 09:00:23 AM
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Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: dk117 on August 08, 2021, 09:01:35 AM
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Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: yorkdude on August 08, 2021, 09:06:23 AM
Oh my, how was it? It looked fantastic with the marbling prior to the cook and just as good done. Wow.
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: dk117 on August 08, 2021, 09:14:19 AM
Snake River Farms, Gold Grade Wagyu Brisket.  19 lbs, about $220.   Family reunion Saturday and most of us haven't seen each other in two years.

Thoughts:

Is $220 out of range for a brisket?  Well given that Ruth Chris is north of $50 for an 8 oz petite fillet, I'd say the cost was not out of bounds.  Costoco Prime Briskets are running $80.
I used a light dusting of Kosmos Cow Cover, and then pepper, salt, garlic powder.  Cooked 225 from Friday 10:00 am to Saturday 2:30 am.   Wrapping at 11:30 PM in butcher paper.  Rested until near 1:00 PM Saturday.  Spritzed with apple cider vinegar and beer throughout Friday.

My one regret, I did fat side down, not sure if that was the problem, but the fat cap became really tough in one section. 

The result however was phenomenal.  Very very rich.  I used wagyu beef tallow when wrapping so that added to the richness.  Even with removing over 2 lbs when trimming and a pretty significant weight loss during the cook, this once 19 lbs brisket was gone after a few hours with 18 people.  This in addition to three racks of ribs and sides. 

Good times all around, I suspect I'll be doing this again.  I'm no expert brisket trimmer, but this was so much easier and better than a Costco Brisket. 
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: dk117 on August 08, 2021, 09:25:37 AM
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I was busy carving the brisket didn’t get many slices pictures. 
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: yorkdude on August 08, 2021, 10:02:28 AM
Good refreshment choice as well. Nice
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on August 08, 2021, 10:49:51 AM
The marbling in the one picture was incredible.  Thanks for sharing.

what is the size of that pan on the counter?  it looks huge
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: Bentley on August 08, 2021, 11:20:08 AM
I hope you saved that trim!
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: SmokinHandyman on August 08, 2021, 11:22:55 AM
Good refreshment choice as well. Nice
I was thinking the same.
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: urnmor on August 08, 2021, 11:32:26 AM
If you enjoyed it it was definitely worth it
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: yorkdude on August 08, 2021, 11:35:42 AM
I hope you saved that trim!
Apparentley I am not the only one…..wowzer.
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: SmokinHandyman on August 08, 2021, 11:46:35 AM
I hope you saved that trim!
How would you use the trim?
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: dk117 on August 08, 2021, 11:52:01 AM
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My mom keeps sending me pictures.   Trim is sealed and in the freezer.   Haven’t decided what to do with it yet. 
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: dk117 on August 08, 2021, 11:59:38 AM
what is the size of that pan on the counter?  it looks huge
21.5" by 15.5"  I need a bigger cutting board, but the pan works very well.  I got it at Freddy's (Kroger.)  It's especially useful for when seasoning larger cuts of meat, rather than having the rub all over the counter, I can now get most of it in the pan and on the meat! 

DK

and yes, when eating wagyu brisket, one needs a cheap domestic light beer. 
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: ofelles on August 08, 2021, 01:19:20 PM
Looks fantastic!  I cook SRF Black most of he time.  Now I have to spring for the Gold, thanks.  :P :clap:
Title: Re: The $220 Brisket Thread
Post by: Bentley on August 08, 2021, 01:43:54 PM
That is a huge looking brisket even after cooking!