Mesquite Smoked Brisket n Cactus Salsa

[cowgirl]

I smoked a brisket on my wood burner this weekend. Used a bit of mesquite.
I seasoned with a simple mix of kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic and onion powder.



I smoked at 275 degrees til I reached an internal temperature of 180...pulled and let it sit for 30 minutes.








It came out really juicy and tender....








I wrapped some in a hot tortilla with cactus salsa....





Thanks for checking out my brisket!

 

[grothe]

Dang that's a nice lookin piece o' beef

Great job on the sweet lookin plate!!!

 

[smokingscooby]

Like the brisket in the one pic.. I am Drooling
Great job Jeanie

 

[beerbelly]

wow, that's something else, I don't know what to say, I'm totally sayless. Nice job girl!!

 

[cajunsmoke13]

Awesome as always Jeanie. Bet that tasted great....Nice

 

[txbbqman]

Awesome looking grub as usual Jeanie, thanks for sharing

 

[billbo]

You have done it again Jeanie! Looks fantastic!

 

[realtorterry]

jeanie, PLEASE share that cactus salsa recipe with us. It sounds awesome

 

[meatball]

I agree...cactus salsa? that would be new to me... the food looks AWESOME!

 

[the dude abides]

Points to you Jeanie.

Great work as usual. It looks like the brisket is drooling in that last pict before plating.

 

[alx]

Excellent Jeanie.

Your smoking temp. and internal( 180 is when i start checking for tenderness) is how i cook brisket.The Purist give me strange looks, but always come back for seconds.Bravo.

 

[rivet]

Outstanding cooking (as always), and beautiful plate! Wow, hunger creeps in rightaboutnow....

Please, yes, would love your cactus salsa, if you're willing to share

Great post, Jeanie, and points for all!

 

[waysideranch]

Very nice. Nuff said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[morkdach]

damn girl what more can i say

to ya and thanks

 

[jjrokkett]

Look at that ----

My goodness - You have the nicest looking plates! I'm gonna have to clean up my act!

Great job!

 

[ellymae]

HA HA!!! Thought I was the only one who thought that -
Looking good Jeanie!

 

[ronp]

Very creative Jeanie. Nice plate.

 

[cowgirl]

Thanks for the kind words and the points folks! I appreciate it!
The brisket was nice and tender and juicy. I hadn't smoked one for a few months... I was getting hungry for one. lol

The cactus salsa is really easy.
I use about 1 cup of cooked cubed cactus.
Add chopped jalapeno
minced garlic
minced onion
cubed tomato
cilantro
lime juice
salt and pepper to taste.
Mix and chill

If you use canned or brined cactus make sure to drain and rinse with fresh water before using.


Thanks again everybody!! You're a nice group of friends.

 

[pignit]

Your just off the dang chart... you know that!!!


Shweeeeeet!

 

[cowgirl]

You're just too danged shweeet Dave!

Thank you!