Trimmed my first brisket – let me know how I did please!
Trimmed my first brisket – let me know how I did please!
by buckeyes555
29 Comments
TheSmizzCommander
First thoughts, sharpen your knife
WesternConfusion8563
I’d clean that fat side up a little more. Cut the discolored stuff off.
DrInsomnia
If you haven’t fried up some of the trimmings and given them to the supervisor then we don’t actually know how well you’ve done.
Irish-sausage
As someone who has never trimmed a brisket but loves to watch 1000 yt videos about trimming briskets, the edges look a bit sharp and not curved enough, in saying that if I attempted to cut a brisket I’d probably be left with a little square of meat from messing up each trim
Far_Zone_9512
She’s a beaut, Clark.
RoughCabinet6740
The brisket looks good, and I already love your golden retriever. They make great grilling and smoking companions.
Curt_Uncles
Both the living animal and the dead animal in these photographs look very good
WinnipegDuke
I love your dog.
Separate-Succotash11
Did you ask your dog for it’s opinion?
Looks good!
mikeysce
Your dog is so cute! <3
Brisket could lose a little more fat. But you can always cut off the extra at dinner time if necessary.
jdogg1413
Your dog is like “just cook the darn thing already!”
CaptBreeze
Not bad. You’ll get better.
Sufficient-Poet-2582
Well you squared it up. How about TRIMMING UP the fat cap and deckle?
flyin-lowe
It’s hard to tell from the angle of the pics but is there a high point that runs along the fat cap side. In the third pic it looks like it is on the left half, just left of center. If so I would trim that off to make it flat. If it’s an illusion you should be good.
This is what your looking for if you really wanna be picky about it. I did this one this past weekend.
Chrisdkn619
Let er rip!
blueirish3
I see judgment in the dogs face of you going to throw out that fat like that rookie
Osejay12
I’d trim a bit more up top. Get those edges cleaned up too.
Keep your trimmings and place them on the grate above the brisket for maximum flavor.
Several-Assistant-51
All I know is the pup is hungry and wonders why he hasn’t been fed
gimmethal00t
So the chud scrape and you’re good
Big_Smooth_CO
Dull knife but who cares give that dogs some pats
Serious_Toe8613
I’d leave 1/4 inch fat cap on there next time for moisture. Low n slow 225 – 250 and wrap it once you push through the 165 “stall” wrap it up. The only way to ruin a Brisket is to rush it. I did one about that size at 235 for 17 hours…it was fall apart tasty on a soft white bun. Good luck l!
ghettospahgetti5150
I did a no trim brisket once and it came out pretty good. You could remove more but I say roll with it. Bigger issue is I’d watch that dog if I was you. Those are brisket eyes…👀
Adistrength
Bunch of high and mighty shit talkers lol you did great man
justw4tch1ng1th4pp3n
1-thats a golden retriever, not a brisket you don’t get any more milk. Eat some. Eat some of your food 2- on the actual trim, I would leave them fat the fat cap up when I smoke
user101101100
Not a brisket comment, but could you give that sweet little puppers a belly rub from me 🙂
TheRemedyKitchen
It’s a bit rough, but I’ve definitely seen worse attempts by more experienced people. Keep at it! And take care of your knives
dhparker
I hope that sweet dog got some scraps!
Bonerschnitzel69
Looks pretty good regardless of the knife comments because I’ve been there too and good luck with the cook and let us know how it turns out
29 Comments
First thoughts, sharpen your knife
I’d clean that fat side up a little more. Cut the discolored stuff off.
If you haven’t fried up some of the trimmings and given them to the supervisor then we don’t actually know how well you’ve done.
As someone who has never trimmed a brisket but loves to watch 1000 yt videos about trimming briskets, the edges look a bit sharp and not curved enough, in saying that if I attempted to cut a brisket I’d probably be left with a little square of meat from messing up each trim
She’s a beaut, Clark.
The brisket looks good, and I already love your golden retriever. They make great grilling and smoking companions.
Both the living animal and the dead animal in these photographs look very good
I love your dog.
Did you ask your dog for it’s opinion?
Looks good!
Your dog is so cute! <3
Brisket could lose a little more fat. But you can always cut off the extra at dinner time if necessary.
Your dog is like “just cook the darn thing already!”
Not bad. You’ll get better.
Well you squared it up. How about TRIMMING UP the fat cap and deckle?
It’s hard to tell from the angle of the pics but is there a high point that runs along the fat cap side. In the third pic it looks like it is on the left half, just left of center. If so I would trim that off to make it flat. If it’s an illusion you should be good.
https://preview.redd.it/9853fn4q5ywf1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=211a966fe0243e5afec91f6a2c6cc9dccad84c23
This is what your looking for if you really wanna be picky about it. I did this one this past weekend.
Let er rip!
I see judgment in the dogs face of you going to throw out that fat like that rookie
I’d trim a bit more up top. Get those edges cleaned up too.
Keep your trimmings and place them on the grate above the brisket for maximum flavor.
All I know is the pup is hungry and wonders why he hasn’t been fed
So the chud scrape and you’re good
Dull knife but who cares give that dogs some pats
I’d leave 1/4 inch fat cap on there next time for moisture. Low n slow 225 – 250 and wrap it once you push through the 165 “stall” wrap it up. The only way to ruin a Brisket is to rush it.
I did one about that size at 235 for 17 hours…it was fall apart tasty on a soft white bun. Good luck l!
I did a no trim brisket once and it came out pretty good. You could remove more but I say roll with it. Bigger issue is I’d watch that dog if I was you. Those are brisket eyes…👀
Bunch of high and mighty shit talkers lol you did great man
1-thats a golden retriever, not a brisket you don’t get any more milk. Eat some. Eat some of your food
2- on the actual trim, I would leave them fat the fat cap up when I smoke
Not a brisket comment, but could you give that sweet little puppers a belly rub from me 🙂
It’s a bit rough, but I’ve definitely seen worse attempts by more experienced people. Keep at it! And take care of your knives
I hope that sweet dog got some scraps!
Looks pretty good regardless of the knife comments because I’ve been there too and good luck with the cook and let us know how it turns out