My ultimate TEXAS BRISKET recipe (after years of experimentation)

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  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ
    @SmokeTrailsBBQ Жыл бұрын

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  • @Totem9519

    @Totem9519

    Жыл бұрын

    Great informative video, Steve! I was sweating a little while looking at you slice towards your other hand, but I owe a lot to your videos and advice for my recent successful brisket cooks! 🙂

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Totem9519 thanks man! Lol yea lots of comments about how I handle a knife 🔪

  • @Totem9519

    @Totem9519

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SmokeTrailsBBQ All good! :-) Hey by the way, do you favour the oven holding or sous-vide cooler holding method? I like the sous-vide cooler method better since it's so laser precise on temps! It's so set-and-forget too! I found that I had to turn my oven off a few times as it would go to 180+ if I left unattended long enough, even at it's lowest setting. What say you?

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Totem9519 sous vide cooler for sure!

  • @ceebee3199

    @ceebee3199

    Жыл бұрын

    I can’t thank you enough for breaking this method down. One question I have is that often we’re also using the oven to cook cornbread and other sides when entertaining a large group so what do you think about using my large soy vide tank to do the holding?

  • @markennes5208
    @markennes5208 Жыл бұрын

    This is like discovering penicillin.

  • @pete1853

    @pete1853

    Жыл бұрын

    Except it tastes better.

  • @gilbertodelapenaaguilar6148

    @gilbertodelapenaaguilar6148

    7 ай бұрын

    Penicillin was a fortuitous discovery. This is like finding gold in your kitchen every 20-26 hours. Thank you for this video, I’ll try this method for Christmas dinner.

  • @n8dogg86
    @n8dogg86 Жыл бұрын

    Hands down one of the best brisket videos available. Every step is explained fully without being pedantic, and there's even a little "nerd sesh" for people who are wanting to know the science behind the long hold. Brilliant video, thank you!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nathan!

  • @bigkuntree01

    @bigkuntree01

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree, this has been my Achilles heel on smoking

  • @kinniejamerson3794
    @kinniejamerson3794 Жыл бұрын

    Game changer! I saw this video about a week before I was going out of town to visit friends and loved ones, they told me they had bought a choice brisket 17 pounds that they wanted me to smoke. Because of your diligent attention to detail and the ease at which you explained this video I thought to myself I'm just gonna go for it. I've been cooking brisket the hard way for A very long time. I decided I was gonna give this method a try. I followed your instructions as best I could. Since I wasn't at home I gathered up a few items while I was out of town. I bought pink Butcher paper, an XR30 remote temperature probe with a transmitter and the receiver, and charcoal ring with deflector plate. I used a disposable water pan underneath the brisket and This was done on a 3 year old Weber kettle. I started at 9:00 in the morning and smoked until about 1030-11pm(191degrees), adding CoaIs once. In spite of gusty winds I maintained the temperature between 225゚ and 250. I set the oven at 170゚ that's as low as it went, by this time I was tired so I Coated the inside of butcher paper with vegetable oil and wrapped the brisket, placed it in an Aluminum .foil Pan with a 1/2 cup of water, Sealed it with a double sheet of aluminum foil and put it in the oven. I left the probe in and hung the transmitter on the outside of the oven door so that I could keep somewhat of an eye on the temperatures, I took a shower and hit the bed, Thinking at this point whatever happens happens. The brisket stayed in the oven at 170 for About 12 or 13 Hours, Then I took it out and set it on the calendar for 2 hours to rest not touching it. When I unwrapped it and cut into it let me tell you something…..AMAZING! I hadn't cooked a brisket in a couple of years because of the labor intensive nature And the thought of pulling all nighters, But this has put me back in the saddle. There were about 8 people at the initial dinner and another 4 or five people Stopping by Eating off the brisket during the next couple of days and now the only question is when am I going to make another one because this one was awesome. I have directed a number of people to your KZread channel because of this one video, I really appreciate you and all your great videos, 💪🏿keep up the strong work. Making us Brisket nerds Look good out here.

  • @SolipsistG
    @SolipsistG Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this video! I am a former Sous Chef so I have the pleasure of cooking at family get togethers. Thing is - you don’t learn the art of cooking BBQ at your job as a chef if you don’t specifically go for that. So I researched about 10-15 h of KZread videos when someone told me we’ll do a brisket for the family. There are people in white aprons teaching classrooms on how to trim etc. here on KZread… Trust me when I say this: this channel’s Brisket and fire management videos are the only two things you’ll need. One thing I’d definitely recommend to everyone: get yourself a thermometer probe that you can read on your phone. It’s basically a constant management of the temperature, so if you need to pull away for a while (to go inside and make potato salad), you don’t have to worry about your temperatures going out of range. Great thanks to you sir! With your help, I made about 25 people very happy (picky Texan BBQ lovers). Maybe even converted a vegetarian, which I am not sure if I should be proud of…

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @fuddrucker74

    @fuddrucker74

    Жыл бұрын

    You should definitely be proud of that.

  • @chadbaltzell8136

    @chadbaltzell8136

    4 ай бұрын

    Looks good, I prefer a barrel as opposed to a firebox just personal preference. I never trim any brisket either

  • @dariusbharucha5756
    @dariusbharucha5756 Жыл бұрын

    The chapter on trimming by itself is AWESOME! The whole video is great. Smoketrails is becoming my new brisket guy!

  • @darakasrovi6922
    @darakasrovi6922 Жыл бұрын

    I have been watching your brisket videos for a while now. This is by far your best brisket! Its awesome to see how far along you have come. This is restaurant grade

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Appreciate the support

  • @rickiannolo5902
    @rickiannolo5902 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, I have struggled with brisket, so much so haven’t done one for over 4years. Tried your method in a Weber and it was amazing . Family loved it. I need fine tuning, but it worked., great taste etc. Well explained process, easy to follow. The best video and I watched many. Keep up the great work, thanks a lot from down under Australia 👏👏👏👏

  • @MarkWilliams-rv5jk
    @MarkWilliams-rv5jk Жыл бұрын

    I've made a lot of pretty good briskets prior to watching this video but the one I made Christmas day 2022 was by far the best one I've made thanks to this video. Thank you for all the tips.

  • @bensdayoff6233
    @bensdayoff6233 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this! This was my third brisket and finally turned out amazing! So happy with it.

  • @davidbetts2673
    @davidbetts2673 Жыл бұрын

    This is the best video. It shows the whole process with effective alternatives while erasing the confusion given in many other videos.

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks David!

  • @robbietaylor1842
    @robbietaylor1842 Жыл бұрын

    Hands down the best method video I have ever successfully used. I was the hero tonight. Christmas night was a huge success and my brisket was more flavorful, tender and juicy than I have EVER achieved. Steve is the GOAT. Save this video!

  • @barrettgb
    @barrettgb Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video! A long hold is a crucial step that my brisket was lacking. Your explanation was the best I’ve found!!

  • @ateamathletics
    @ateamathletics Жыл бұрын

    I have watched literally 100's of videos on youtube. and this is the best cooking tutorial I have seen by far. I cook a mean brisket already, but I am not ashamed to say I learned a couple of things watching this. Bravo Steve!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Glad it helped!

  • @cjohnson867

    @cjohnson867

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey brother, what mesh pepper you using?

  • @ateamathletics

    @ateamathletics

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cjohnson867 16 more me, most of the pre ground course pepper is around 16 mesh, give or take a couple grains

  • @ateamathletics

    @ateamathletics

    Жыл бұрын

    typo! Mesh not more

  • @zoomnfinancial
    @zoomnfinancial Жыл бұрын

    Been practicing BBQ for 5 years (Weber Kettle to Smokey Mountain to now RecTeq 700) but this is the best explanation I have seen from beginning to the stall point. Very well done sir. Never finished off a brisket in the oven as I usually go to 165-175 on the smoker (more smoke the better) then wrap until ~205. Then a 2nd wrap, followed by a towel and into the cooler until dinner time.

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @marcellthomas4
    @marcellthomas4 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve watched over 100 videos on how to make brisket and this is hands-down the best video I’ve seen. Awesome job guy! I’ve been smoking for 3+ years and can never get myself to do a brisket one because it’s so much meat and I’m a small family but two I’m just intimidated lol but this weekend will be the day so thank you.

  • @richiesbbq
    @richiesbbq Жыл бұрын

    Finally! I got an answer to something I've been asking and searching for for years. Anybody who cooks brisket on a regular basis can surely appreciate this content. I do everything you do except the long rest after pulling early. Thank you brother and please be careful with that slicer when trimming. 😄

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Let me know how it turns out!

  • @wpherigo1
    @wpherigo1 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great tutorial. I appreciate the patience and detail in the video. I know you’ve done probably 100s of briskets, so going slow so us beginners can catch the fundamentals of preparation is remarkable. Definitely bookmarking this for brisket prep and cooking.

  • @skyflow_kreative_imaging
    @skyflow_kreative_imaging Жыл бұрын

    Been watching your videos lately. Came across you while watching a few other peeps. You are really good at what you do man. I have many more of your videos to see but so far, I like everything I see. I've tried a few and everything goes just as you explain it. Family loves it! You should start a business and sell your food man! You just earned a subscriber my friend.

  • @jonyoung6405
    @jonyoung6405 Жыл бұрын

    I cook on a Weber Kettle using the snake method. I do finish up in my kitchen oven . You have given me some more ideas to become better. Thank you!

  • @beansdad70
    @beansdad70 Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad I stumbled onto your channel. I’ve got turkeys, butts, and others down, but briskets have been a bit intimidating. But, after watching this, I know I can put out a top notch brisket. Thank you. Earned a subscriber today!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @markcarter3930
    @markcarter3930 Жыл бұрын

    You are fantastic! You are incredible at communicating the process! Appreciate you!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark! I appreciate the support.

  • @taylorbeyerle9701
    @taylorbeyerle9701 Жыл бұрын

    All I have to say is wow. I will def be trying the long hold method on my next brisket. I cannot tell you how much joy I got from 27:30 to 29:00. Even my wife commented about not having seen me smile like that in years... HAHA, Thank you, Sir!

  • @theshuttschateau4632
    @theshuttschateau4632 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Steve. Love the videos. Love your humor. I enjoy assisting people and also learning. I’ve smoked many a brisket and butts on my beloved Weber Smokey Mountain 22” for over ten years now. If I may suggest, I add about one heaping tablespoon of Community Dark Roast coffee grounds(fresh not used/Deep South Louisiana)into my 16 mesh black pepper, mix thoroughly before applying to a brisket/butt. I apply this first before anything else. Fairly heavy coat but can still see meat. Then I apply salt and my own rub. Similar to what you said about the pepper, the coffee grounds kinda melt away during the long cook/rest without any discernible coffee taste…but… it will give you that extreme dark/meteorite bark. Give it a try. I hope it works.

  • @nagrasto
    @nagrasto Жыл бұрын

    This is the way!!! I’ve done overnight rest for a long time now but always came out a bit overcooked. Tried this method today and it was awesome. Also saved soooo much time vs going all the way to 203°ish on the pit! Thank you for putting this together for us! 🙏

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yea pulling at 190 is the key. Won't get overcooked that way. I've even pulled at 180 and held and it's great

  • @samuelwashington5213

    @samuelwashington5213

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SmokeTrailsBBQ going to try this method this weekend. Looking to hold for 16 hours. I’m going to pull and wrap at 180 degrees then do the 16hour hold. I’m assuming when you say 10-16 hour hold , 190 degree pull for 10 hour hold or 180 degree pull for 16 hours. Does that sound about right? Thanks in advance! Love the channel and information

  • @crstsn2
    @crstsn2 Жыл бұрын

    I have used this method on my last 3 brisket cooks. I have been told by patrons “ this is the best brisket I’ve ever eaten “. We’ll done video! Thanks so much for the valuable advice! 👊🏼

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Glad it works well for you!

  • @bobbinkle4253

    @bobbinkle4253

    7 ай бұрын

    How long was your hold at 150? He says 10-16 hours ? So it’s fine at 10 but you can hold for 16?

  • @paulinenash783
    @paulinenash783 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos you made my brisket flat tastes so much better it's so moist now. I could always get the point but the flat was always dry. Thank you again for the tips.

  • @clemsonmrharri5104
    @clemsonmrharri5104 Жыл бұрын

    First time doing a full brisket after practicing with 5-6lbs guys. Followed the instructions and came out perfect. My rest ended up being 24hrs. Thank you!

  • @josephmallari9447
    @josephmallari9447 Жыл бұрын

    Such a great video man! Big fan of the channel and I appreciate all your hard work putting out all this great content for us on our own BBQ journey.

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Joseph. Means alot and THANK you for being a supporter

  • @dougpalmer9337
    @dougpalmer9337 Жыл бұрын

    Front to back, this is one of the best instructional videos that I have ever seen (And I'm a BBQ nerd) After watching, I discovered that my oven will only go down to 170 🤥. But because of your hot tip, I went to thy oven manual and discovered that I can adjust down an additional 35 degrees!🙂 Now it's time to go shopping for a prime brisket. Thank you!!😊

  • @Aj-qb3pr
    @Aj-qb3pr Жыл бұрын

    I been watching alot of brisket videos the last couple days, I have to say this one is probably the best one.

  • @jimpalmer4061
    @jimpalmer4061 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!! I have done many many briskets but never pulling that soon. Need to try that. The rest is by far the most important part - Nice Work!

  • @zudosmg
    @zudosmg Жыл бұрын

    Following you for awhile now. I really like the sit down talks you have with "us" lol. Been taking your brisket tips and putting them to good use. I have a Birthday to cook for this Saturday and doing a Brisket for a new friend. I will be looking to get that sweet bark a little more as I usually wrap after the stall. Thanks for the videos, cheers from Vancouver Island

  • @jlaw3255

    @jlaw3255

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm also in Vancouver Island! Victoria! happy smoking!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck man! Greetings from Calgary!

  • @HaroldCundal
    @HaroldCundal Жыл бұрын

    Man, this is the best brisket video out there! Thanks for all the hard work. I can't wait to try the long hold on my next one! 🙌🏼🍻

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Harold! Let me know how it turns out!

  • @HaroldCundal

    @HaroldCundal

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey question - do you wrap and toss in the oven right off the smoker? Or do you rest it a bit to let the temp drop a little?

  • @dhaley9335
    @dhaley93358 ай бұрын

    I’ve done this several times and I’ve cooked brisket every way possible. This is the best and easiest method out there. Great job explaining this.

  • @Ismm1337
    @Ismm13379 ай бұрын

    Had to come on here and say thank you!!! After eating the 15 pound brisket i smoked using this method. There is literally not a slice left over lol. This is a game changer!! Thanks again for everything you do bro!! Keep up the good work!

  • @Darkdan1138
    @Darkdan1138 Жыл бұрын

    Love your content, so I decided to try this method on my very first brisket to serve family at the Superbowl. Due to weather issues with rain, I decided to try to do the long hold method. Unfortunately for me I had 2 factors against me. One, it turns out my oven, even at the lowest setting of 170, still kept my brisket at around 180. Two, since this was going to be for dinner, I ended up holding it for 16 hours (wrapped it around midnight and took it out around 4 the next afternoon). Though the brisket did have a great flavor, it also fell apart while I was cutting it. Also working against me is the fact that the brisket I picked up from my local butcher stocks what I found out is "ungraded" briskets, which can be either select or choice usually, so this might not have been the best method to cook. Still, great video, and I have some things to learn for my next brisket.

  • @CoolJay77
    @CoolJay77 Жыл бұрын

    A great guide to smoke briskets. The brisket turned out amazing.

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jeffreycollier1805
    @jeffreycollier1805 Жыл бұрын

    Started with a 15# Costco prime brisket on a $200 Webber kettle grill using the snake method. It took 9hrs to reach 180° and perfect bark color. I have a 1980's electric wall oven that has a 150° lowest setting. The meat rested at 160° for 16hrs in the oven. Just sliced it and the whole family had the same experience that I did. Best brisket we've ever had. Thanks for the guidance!

  • @skipwondah33
    @skipwondah33 Жыл бұрын

    You have a new subscriber with this video. Gave up on smoking brisket because of some trial and error. This video alone pulled me back in.This is great!

  • @Shaddowbanning
    @Shaddowbanning Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Everything I need to cook my own brisket.

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck man!

  • @AsianTankPilot
    @AsianTankPilot29 күн бұрын

    Just now getting to the end of your carving section in the video. I’ve seen a lot of brisket videos and this is the absolute best carving video and explanation I’ve seen.

  • @derekddanderson1
    @derekddanderson1 Жыл бұрын

    I really like your videos I have been watching tons of videos on brisket lately yours are so far the best I have fond thank you

  • @macEboy
    @macEboy Жыл бұрын

    You, Sir, maybe the new BBQ genius. Cheers Mac!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @nathanellis7344
    @nathanellis7344 Жыл бұрын

    Hey man just want to say I did this with a cheap 10lb $40 choice brisket and it was like butter. Won’t be doing another brisket any other way! Thanks for this!

  • @lifeinmexico189
    @lifeinmexico189 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. I can’t express how great this is. Thank you.

  • @billcatmull5821
    @billcatmull5821 Жыл бұрын

    Third time using the Traeger, first brisket (Costco) and had to make my own resting oven but that being said, this method totally knocked it out the park. Smokers I've been listening to toot their own horn for several years want me to make them ovens now. Thanks

  • @robertprichard1171
    @robertprichard1171 Жыл бұрын

    Looking good man. I love your videos! I can’t trust myself with not measuring the salt I put on my brisket. Every time I over salt if I don’t do 1tsp/pound rounding up and x2 pepper

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robert! It's a smart way to go, measuring and using consistent amounts.

  • @donnybondeson318
    @donnybondeson318 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve started using a cheap electric smoker as my “holding oven”. Still comes out a bit dry, but haven’t tried the covered pan with water. Feel like that might be the ticket to help with moisture control. Great and comprehensive video!!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    When I use my electric to hold I put a water pan and cover the exhaust to make it more humid

  • @user-hq2ty5ke6b

    @user-hq2ty5ke6b

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SmokeTrailsBBQ you do a water pan as well as wrap and cover with water? Or you only do the water pan?

  • @ahmadmahmoud6625
    @ahmadmahmoud6625 Жыл бұрын

    I've been smoking brisket for a very long time now! I give myself credit but I'm always searching for new videos to learn more. I don't give a lot of brisket videos thumbs up but I'm going to have to give you thumbs up Dude 👍 there are some videos out there that are good but lots of videos that I watch, will almost make me cry!😭

  • @Rickky1971
    @Rickky197110 ай бұрын

    My man, this is one of the best hands down tutorial on cooking a brisket!! Thanks for sharing I now have some good info on cooking one myself!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    10 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @dirtmcgirt3445
    @dirtmcgirt3445 Жыл бұрын

    I tried it the other day for the 1st time after seeing your video on it. I've used the sous vide to rest for a while now, usually 12 hrs, but after wrapping at 180 and continuing to tenderness. I have to say I'm going to stick with wrapping at 190 and putting it in the sous vide for 16hrs. Came out perfect and was far less work also.

  • @markennes5208

    @markennes5208

    Жыл бұрын

    How is the bark when you hold in a SV?

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome!

  • @dirtmcgirt3445

    @dirtmcgirt3445

    Жыл бұрын

    @@markennes5208 The bark was just fine. I wrapped in butcher paper with a ton of tallow, then vac sealed it. I don't have a cooler setup or anything like that, I just dunk it right in the pan full of water. As long as you have a solid bark going in, you'll have one coming out.

  • @timvibes

    @timvibes

    Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff! I think for me personally, near the end I would put the brisket unwrapped in the oven to firm up the bark. Maybe at 350 degrees. Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes and it shouldn't cook the brisket further. Basically like a reverse sear.

  • @TheDarthSoldier
    @TheDarthSoldier Жыл бұрын

    The biggest thing I've found is that the rest period is key. This is what people don't talk about. The biggest secret is to do the cook and do a "rest" in the oven at 140 (if your oven goes down to that temp). And you hold and rest it for around 8 hours. It is a game changer

  • @toddroper7944

    @toddroper7944

    10 ай бұрын

    Rest it in the pit to the far end of the smoker. Just lower your wood or open it up to let the temp down.

  • @tanvec
    @tanvec6 ай бұрын

    Holy hell man - I tried this method over Christmas and it worked like a charm. Best brisket I've ever made!

  • @adamhutton4165
    @adamhutton416510 күн бұрын

    Steve, This is the ULTIMATE guide on cooking brisket. Following it exactly will give perfect results. With this said, I use this method with a few personal preferences: I use 2 parts pepper, 1 part salt and 1/2 part lawreys (sp) salt. I do diamond kosher salt first then the pepper last. Heavy coat like you! I let it sit overnight in fridge wrapped in plastic wrap. I also don't trim so aggressively. I know it's wrong but i actually like the "overdone" dry bits you get from not cutting into an aerodynamic shape. I also leave 1/2 inch of fat vs 1/4 inch and do remove a lot of that crazy deckle (sp) so there's a little of a divot in mine. Other than that, this method gets competition grade brisket from a pellet grill (I use a bullseye 380X with post oak pellets) and your kitchen oven. One more note: The hold time is unimaginably forgiving. I've gone for 20 hour oven hold with ZERO bad result on final served product. Thank you my Canadian friend!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    10 күн бұрын

    That's amazing! Thank you for sharing!

  • @zkmullins
    @zkmullins Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! My oven doesn't go below 170, regardless of adjustments to it. Would this still be an acceptable hold temp? Would it change the length of the hold? Thanks!

  • @Mattscreative
    @Mattscreative Жыл бұрын

    This is the best video you have done with a brisket for once reason you showed the whole process without going off the rails with weird edit nice work! i hope to see more like this

  • @jonbuettner270

    @jonbuettner270

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @2005Pilot

    @2005Pilot

    Жыл бұрын

    Double Agree!!

  • @aceman2790
    @aceman2790 Жыл бұрын

    Great....wonderful.... A new venture for me... I greatly appreciate your efforts and time to share your knowledge.

  • @goofsaddggkle7351
    @goofsaddggkle7351 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Been using your method for pulled pork and it’s flawless every time, so definitely looking forward to busting out a perfectly moist brisket via this method!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @wjsabooth
    @wjsabooth Жыл бұрын

    Would it make much difference with the oven holding time if it’s only a 8lb brisket? Thanks, Great Video!

  • @AngryApeBbq
    @AngryApeBbq Жыл бұрын

    So after seeing this I started brainstorming. I believe you are spot on as to the brisket and holding. So In my brainstorm I thought about smoking a brisket and then using the same method as you did but holding it in a roasting oven. Like what you would use to cook a turkey. Any thoughts or suggestions? Awesome content. Love the channel

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! You mean those roasters that kind of look like a slow cooker? I've heard from a few people they aren't very accurate. Temps are often much higher than 150.

  • @AngryApeBbq

    @AngryApeBbq

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SmokeTrailsBBQ yea that is what I was thinking

  • @outnumberedbbq

    @outnumberedbbq

    Жыл бұрын

    Hmm

  • @daviddrake9798
    @daviddrake9798 Жыл бұрын

    I'm back again to comment. and… this is the best how to brisket instructional videos of all time-! it needs 10 to 15 million views and your pocket lined with gold

  • @mikeremmers8554
    @mikeremmers8554 Жыл бұрын

    From Houston Tx, Your Brisket IQ is off the charts! thank you for sharing your bbq wisdom.

  • @WillGowKelowna
    @WillGowKelowna Жыл бұрын

    Look who passed 60k subscribers..great brisquet video Dad

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dad!

  • @Apz710
    @Apz710 Жыл бұрын

    Love the content and appreciate all the useful info! so for let’s say a roughly 12-14 lb brisket at what temp would you pull to hold for a lesser amount of time let’s say 3-6 hours? Or does holding till the 10 hour mark make that much a difference?

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Hmm. If I was only holding 3 to 6 hours id go up to 200 until it's probe tender to be honest.

  • @DiamondLifer

    @DiamondLifer

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it makes a difference.

  • @gaddy8964
    @gaddy89648 ай бұрын

    Maaaan this video is very helpful...this really helps me build more confidence in cooking my first brisket without the fear of screwing up a expensive piece of beef..that's so much for sharing this info 👍🏾 🙏🏾

  • @jsl909
    @jsl909 Жыл бұрын

    Prime brisket on the BGE right now.... third time using this process, it is my go to method now. Thank You!

  • @jorshaw86
    @jorshaw86 Жыл бұрын

    “We only use salt and pepper” - Every Texas bbq’er *slips lowery’s through back door*

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha! I'm sure there's some msg going on there too

  • @stevebaker9283
    @stevebaker9283 Жыл бұрын

    I used a version of this method last weekend. I was too scared to pull it at 190, so I pulled at 196. I vacuum sealed and put in sous vide at 150 for 12 hours. Best brisket I ever made! Next time I’ll pull at 190. Great advice, keep up the good work!

  • @CoolJay77

    @CoolJay77

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a recent video at the channel, pulling it at 165 F then confit att 155 F for 18 hours.

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea that sounds amazing! I've done sous vide finishes before and it's great

  • @basra21

    @basra21

    Жыл бұрын

    What about beef fat and water. Do you put either of those in the vacuum seal with the brisket?

  • @oso8595

    @oso8595

    Жыл бұрын

    What video is that

  • @mossy723

    @mossy723

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you find that the bark was wet inside the bag at all; did it ruin the bark?

  • @ROJO25
    @ROJO25 Жыл бұрын

    This was by far the most informative brisket tutorial I've had the pleasure of viewing on YT. The 10 -16 hour hold temp at 150° is GOLD! Fortunately I have a warming drawer with temp range from 90-250°. My briskets were already pretty decent, but I expect them to improve by an order of magnitude with these tips. Thank you for sharing your experience. It's much appreciated. Cheers!

  • @michaelshultz5584

    @michaelshultz5584

    Жыл бұрын

    Is the 10-16 hour hold a range such that 10 hours is as good as 16? Or is there something to check?

  • @ROJO25

    @ROJO25

    Жыл бұрын

    @@michaelshultz5584 Yes. Not much, if any, difference from 10 to longer hours in my experience. But a 10 hour rest at the proper temp is far better than a one hour rest. Just monitor your meat to ensure it stays out of the danger zone, less the 140°.

  • @michaelshultz5584

    @michaelshultz5584

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. 2 briskets going on the smoker tomorrow

  • @gregbutler6622
    @gregbutler662210 ай бұрын

    This video and process is perfect in its simplicity. Can't miss! Thanks Much.

  • @whiteoakcraftbbq
    @whiteoakcraftbbq Жыл бұрын

    Great video. After pulling at 190 are you resting til temp drops to 150 them the oven or straight to the oven

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Straight in oven

  • @davecowan4174
    @davecowan4174 Жыл бұрын

    I love the detailed information that you present in this video. If one has a home steam oven (such as the Anova Precision Oven), do you still need to wrap the brisket and what relative humidity would you set it to? Thanks.

  • @InterTay

    @InterTay

    Жыл бұрын

    Good question!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd still wrap it. Look up fire and water bbq he did a hold in his anova. I think he did 100% humidity

  • @Totem9519

    @Totem9519

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SmokeTrailsBBQ Is it Fire and Water Cooking?

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Totem9519 I think so yes

  • @geraldbyington6836
    @geraldbyington6836 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information. I just lowered my convection oven temperature by 30F so I should be able to hold at 147F. Now I am interested in trying your heat box hold. In the past I would hold in a cooler with cardboard boxes around my tray and aluminum wrapped brisket. Before I would travel I would preheat my pans to about 275 for 30 minutes and put it back into my cooler for a road trip. Next one I cook I will wrap in pink butcher paper with tallow and hold for about 15 hours at 150F with some water.

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ
    @SmokeTrailsBBQ9 ай бұрын

    Try Smoke Trails BBQ BRISKET RUB on your next brisket! You can get it here: www.amazon.com/Smoke-Trails-BBQ-BRISKET-Brisket/dp/B0CBY1DB1F?maas=maas_adg_FD8A77754091229A1818F9E4E8672EB9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

  • @WHSuperman2005
    @WHSuperman2005 Жыл бұрын

    Texan here. Friends with 2 of the top 10 Texas monthly joints. I can confirm they use mustard pickle juice mix for the binder. Great job!!!

  • @Totem9519

    @Totem9519

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting... Any reason why as far as you know?

  • @CoolJay77

    @CoolJay77

    Жыл бұрын

    You have watched the video, and the bark turned out great without the use of any binder. Binders would help so the rub seasoning does not fall off when handling briskets roughly at high volume restaurants. Mustard in bulk is dirt cheap, and they use pickle juice, from the buckets of the pickles that they buy, in order to thin out the binder, so the rub does not turn into a paste. Feel free to use it at home but it is not necessary as long as the surface of the meat is damp enough to make the rub stick.

  • @WHSuperman2005

    @WHSuperman2005

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CoolJay77 oh. I agree. And I have a habit of posting as I am watching. So I posted this during the salt and peppering time.

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Yea I've tried it with all kinds of binders including the mustard pickle juice combo. I should do a side by side test one day

  • @chipsammich2078
    @chipsammich2078 Жыл бұрын

    If I drink responsibly, pace myself and get a good night sleep last thing I need is a zbiotics.. What I need is something that kills a hangover for when I pound shots and booze all night and get no sleep..

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha it will help with that too but in that case I'd take a zbiotics before drinking, rehydration salts, a ton of water, a few advil before bed. Then next morning more advil, coffee, water, Gatorade. That's what I would have done in my army days anyway. Not many night like that for me anymore.

  • @warren.english
    @warren.english9 ай бұрын

    Glad I found this video! Looking forward to trying this over the weekend.

  • @jessicamillerbsnrn14
    @jessicamillerbsnrn14 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I smoked for the first time yesterday using this process and it came out fantastic.

  • @davo912
    @davo912 Жыл бұрын

    Boy this video is original...exactly what we need is another Texas Brisket video that's been down 100's of times already..

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @robertw9679

    @robertw9679

    Жыл бұрын

    I learned some new things,so boo hoo to you!

  • @davo912

    @davo912

    Жыл бұрын

    @@robertw9679 what did you learn?

  • @christophercote307

    @christophercote307

    Жыл бұрын

    Not every video is made specifically for you. If you see a “Brisket for beginners” video do you go and comment on that too saying “why make this video, it’s been done so many times before. I already know how to make a brisket”

  • @davo912

    @davo912

    Жыл бұрын

    @@christophercote307 are you for real? you said it all..it's been done before 1000 times so why do it again..

  • @lyleswavel320
    @lyleswavel320 Жыл бұрын

    Bbq King is Jirby and Bbq Rat with Goldees Bbq in Kennedale Texas, #1 in Texas, Panther City in Fort Worth is awesome, Franklin's fell to like #5 or so, North Texas is taking over Brisket supremacy over central Texas A lot of North Texas is Texaque Bbq, tacos and so on, like Sunbird bbq, Wright taco and bbq and Huraldo bbq, Smoke Sessions in Royce City Texas is great, A 400 mile radius of the best bbq in the world, North Texas Bbq Addicts

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Any recommendations for Austin?

  • @Drew-di6nt

    @Drew-di6nt

    Жыл бұрын

    They're all one in the same. Techniques have been copied from the same places. Changes have been made but ultimately it's new spots getting more attention now due to new school techniques. All in all it's still based Central Texas. Everyone new to the game should thank Franklin for making Texas Brisket videos without him none of these places or even youtubers would exist.

  • @Drew-di6nt

    @Drew-di6nt

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SmokeTrailsBBQ Houston, San Antonio and Dallas/FTW have great BBQ. Houston- Cork Screw, Tejas Chocolate, Truth, Feges, Killens, Pinkertons, Bloods BBQ

  • @chrispurkiss2488
    @chrispurkiss2488 Жыл бұрын

    Love your channel mate Watch it over here in Australia ! Just did two briskets in my offset .. following as close as I can to your steps in this video. Just put in oven at 150F Will be about 15hrs before I’m ready to take out .. for tomorrow . Fingers crossed Thanks mate

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @jewellcorley1645
    @jewellcorley1645 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man for the step by step way on how to make a great brisket. I'm new to this world, and I wanna learn all the nooks and crannies.

  • @edubsoultrain6792
    @edubsoultrain6792 Жыл бұрын

    Do you think holding the brisket in a turkey roaster would achieve the same results? I don’t think my oven can get that low of a temperature. Turkey roasters claim they go as low as 150 degrees

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Depends how accurate it is. I don't trust anything unless I confirm it with a remote probe.

  • @Cultshit22
    @Cultshit22 Жыл бұрын

    Chuckkkkk

  • @timvibes
    @timvibes Жыл бұрын

    Best brisket technique I've seen yet! Though I would suggest at the end to put the brisket uncovered in the oven/smoker purely to firm up the bark a bit better. Perhaps foil boat method. Thanks!

  • @garycordle5295
    @garycordle5295 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, now I actually know, I made my first brisket and didn't trim anything but it came out very good but next time I will definitely do this 👍

  • @takeflight4666
    @takeflight4666 Жыл бұрын

    You ever think about traveling to Texas to try out some BBQ spots? Nailed that brisket btw 👍🏽

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes definitely will soon!

  • @iamthechief
    @iamthechief Жыл бұрын

    BBQ Jesus would never squeeze a brisket like that.

  • @gabester1

    @gabester1

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sure he's squeezed a brisket or two in his time

  • @mattbecker743

    @mattbecker743

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. There's so much juice that comes out naturally there's really no need to squeeze unless you're literally only doing it for the gram

  • @evelknee
    @evelknee Жыл бұрын

    This is the best brisket video I’ve watched. Well done.

  • @hugotendam5349
    @hugotendam534911 ай бұрын

    I've done this a couple times. Great results! Sumak was also a great addition the rub. You sire are the Brisket jesus

  • @thatevoguy192
    @thatevoguy192 Жыл бұрын

    My oven won't go that low. Lowest it goes is 170. I wonder if I can just do 170 but maybe do a 8 hours hold time and pull the brisket at 180 to achieve similar results. Good stuff!

  • @johnvillano3024

    @johnvillano3024

    Жыл бұрын

    My oven is the same. It only goes down to 170. It works perfectly!!!!!!! I can honestly say the longest I have ever let it rest in the oven at 170 has been somewhere between 8-10 hours. So I am not sure what happens at 11+ hours. I will say the oven rest is by far the best “secret” that has been revealed. I feel it is way more impactful then using tallow, even though I still do both. Good luck

  • @aaronconklin5261

    @aaronconklin5261

    Жыл бұрын

    Most ovens can be calibrated. I looked it up on Google for my oven and was able to "calibrate" my oven to run 20 degrees lower than it says. From start of researching to being done with the calibration. Was 6 mins. Super easy

  • @thatevoguy192

    @thatevoguy192

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aaronconklin5261 I don't see anything on the control panel for calibration but maybe there's some more in depth instructions for my specific oven online. Thanks!

  • @thatevoguy192

    @thatevoguy192

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johnvillano3024 do you remember what temp you cooked you brisket too when holding it for that long in a 170 degree oven? I would think around 180 to prevent over cooking it.

  • @2005Pilot

    @2005Pilot

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thatevoguy192 He did the oven hack video on this about a year ago. First video on KZread to show how. Get you owners manual and it will show u how to calibrate lower

  • @goodygoody6406
    @goodygoody6406 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly you have now risent to number two in my life and god is number one. love your work, awesome.

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Lol!

  • @Totem9519
    @Totem9519 Жыл бұрын

    I'm at the beginning of your video and watching you cut towards your other hand is making me nervous.

  • @chipsammich2078

    @chipsammich2078

    Жыл бұрын

    Exact same thoughts

  • @WHSuperman2005

    @WHSuperman2005

    Жыл бұрын

    I always cut toward the hand. Cut muscle 50% of the time, but it’s worth it. Finally got cutting gloves. Lol

  • @Totem9519

    @Totem9519

    Жыл бұрын

    Ok, now that I know you still have your left fingers, I can say Excellent video!!!! :-) On your advice, I jimmyrigged a cooler/ circulator combo to hold my briskets over and this got me tremendous results!! Thank you!!! (and thanks for your service!) :-)

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it worked out for you!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven't cut myself yet! Haha! It's just way easier for me like that.

  • @DMV_BBQ
    @DMV_BBQ Жыл бұрын

    if you feel you're teaching beginners, why are pulling that knife towards your hand?

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Simple answer is it's easier and more effective for me personally. I'm in control of the knife.

  • @DMV_BBQ

    @DMV_BBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SmokeTrailsBBQ everyone is in control of the knife....until they aren't 😲

  • @robertoescamilla8853
    @robertoescamilla88537 ай бұрын

    I wish I saw this video before doing my Christmas brisket. Mine still came out okay. Major improvements from my last one but this covers some things I was wondering about. Great video!

  • @diogenes505
    @diogenes505 Жыл бұрын

    Steve I don't know what your background is but the analytical breakdown of a brisket cook in this video is brilliant. I am new to smoking. I purchased a Even Embers pellet grill from Tractor Supply in November 2022. I have been struggling with undercooked brisket, fat not rendered versus overcooked brisket, tough, dried out. When I have pushed a brisket or beef rib rack to 203F it is overcooked. You have saved my hobby with the 150F hold. It seems easy for my equipment to get a brisket to 190 and now I'll let my warming oven finish it. The timeline explanation might be obvious but it is a great idea to finish the cook on Saturday then have the option of serving Sunday at midday or suppertime. Thank you so much for all the detail and your other innovations like the temperature controlled damper.

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @HoundStuff
    @HoundStuff Жыл бұрын

    I’m a newbie to the brisket game and this was very helpful, nice work, thanks!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Good to hear!

  • @LorenDavis
    @LorenDavis Жыл бұрын

    Great trimming video! Thanks for the time laps on the hard fat, it let me better see your process.

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Loren!

  • @275CHIKO
    @275CHIKO Жыл бұрын

    Bro - You are the Man! First time I have nailed a brisket on the weekend… the bark was black as night caramelised and sticky… held it in my warming cabinet at 150f when it hit 185f internal (pulled it slight earlier) … held it for 10hrs and it legit was better than most bbq Ive had at the restaurants here … it was super tender juicy as hell.. I will take it to 190f on the next cook!

  • @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    @SmokeTrailsBBQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

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