First briskets on my Rec Tec

[Killa J]

I decided to make brisket for everyone at work. It ends up being around 30 people, so I did 3 12 pound briskets. I didn’t think 2 would be enough.

Cooked them right at 12 hours, about 9.5 at 215, then wrapped and cooked the remainder at 275. I wasn’t sure how long it would take because I hadn’t cooked brisket on this smoker yet. I cooked them a day ahead of time and vacuum sealed them. I reheated them sous vide and am really happy with the results.

For some reason, I didn’t take any pics of them when they were done, but the bark was good and dark.

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• Killa J
• Jun 21, 2018

 

[dcecil]

Sounds like a success, unfortunate about the pics. We love pics on the site. How was the taste test with your co workers

 

[Killa J]

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• Killa J
• Jun 21, 2018

Still waiting on everyone to eat. I was told to slice it, but the sides were not ready yet. I’ll add a pic of a whole brisket when I take the next one out to slice.

I also tried to make burnt ends, but I was pressed for time so they didn’t caramelize like usual. So it’s more just bbq beef chunks at this point.

 

[dcecil]

Awesome, let us know what the critics say lol

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks real good!
Al

 

[Killa J]

Brisket was a hit. I’ve still got more to slice for other shifts, so I’m going to try it in about an hour.

 

[dcecil]

Brisket was a hit. I’ve still got more to slice for other shifts, so I’m going to try it in about an hour.

Thats awesome, I dont think there is a better compliment to the cook than watching people enjoy what you prepared. Good job KillaJ

 

[Killa J]

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• Killa J
• Jun 21, 2018

Here’s the second one before I sliced it. The only downside to using the sous vide to reheat is that the bark is wet from the juices. The “burnt ends” went faster than I expected, the second shift didn’t even get to try them. I guess people don’t care if they turn out right, just if they taste good.

Overall it was a huge success. 3 briskets and ended up with about 2 pounds of meat left over. That’s my cut.

 

[gmc2003]

Sounds really good and glad your coworker enjoyed, but I can't see any of the pictures?

Chris

 

[Killa J]

Sounds really good and glad your coworker enjoyed, but I can't see any of the pictures?

Chris

It’s my first time using the media upload on this site, looks like I had the album set to private.

 

[Faarg]

I need co-workers like you. I just get leftover Halloween candy in December and Easter candy in June.