BBQ meat

topper · 11-27-2008, 10:46 AM

this question should generate a lot of good ideas for the best bbq meat, wild or store bought. i been doing briskets and they are always slighty dry, and i'm looking for something that is not as dry a meat and will yield a good amount of meat and very little wasted fat or bone. briskets almost always need some sauce to go with it and i'm not really a sauce guy, i like the flavor of the meat and not much sauce. pork ribs do good for me and they are always tender, but i'm still searching for the 'perfect' bbq meat. any ideas from you 'expert' bbq guys/gals? thanks.

Texman · 11-27-2008, 01:33 PM

In my years of experience Brisket doesn't barbeue well,, on the other hand,, there is nothing better than slow smoked brisket.. Do NOT get a trimmed one,, leave the fat on it.. now, season the non fat side with your favorite dry seasonings.. turn it over and poke some holes in the fat side,, poke some garlic slices in the holes, a bunch of them. then season the fat side..

outside on your ole smokey slow smoker or similar,, make a slow burning charcoal fire. when the flames die down add some water soaked wood chips for smoke and flavor. I use mesquite when the temp is about 300 or so,, put the foil wrapped meat, FAT SIDE UP on the top rack as far from the fire as possible.. if you have a place, put in a pan of water to add steam and catch drippings late.. Don't open the lid to check it, for at least a couple of hours, ,if needed add wood chips and charcoal in the bottom with out opening the top.

Keep the fire at 250-300 for as many hours as the meat weights. 12 pounds,= 12 hours.. The last hour or so, you can take the foil off and let the smoke really get to the meat and crisp up the outside,, ..

if done correctly the meat will be perfect cooked, moist and will fall apart.

To serve, remove the fat cap and slice the meat and serve with home made pinto beans and cornbread if you got some. onions on the side won't hurt either..

That is the way I have done it for over 20 years and it works. DO NOT get a trimmed brisket

Crpdeth · 11-27-2008, 02:09 PM

Pork butt (shoulder), you really need a smoker for great BBQ, I promise you I've never cooked a dry brisket, turkey, chicken or anything else on mine.

I just smear a little mustard on the meat for a binder and apply a liberal amount of rub... Most commercial rubs are pretty good, but I like the one that Bodacious BBQ puts out...If there are only spice lovers eating that portion, I'll add my own "home brew chile powder" to the rub.

Slow smoke @ 250 degrees, until internal temp is around 160 then foil and smoke until internal temp is 180 - 190...Allow to cool before cutting into it in order to obtain a moist piece of meat.

For pulled pork, I like to take the smoked pork straight to the crock pot and cover it real good with BBQ sauce, minced garlic, diced onion and peppers, cayenne pepper, ground thyme, brown sugar and what ever else sounds good and cook it on a low setting for up to 18 hours. Serve on buns with baked beans, mashed potatoes and sweeeet tea!

Crpdeth

catfish83861 · 11-27-2008, 09:29 PM

Dang Donny, I just ate way too much Turkey and that still looks great!

catfish

carver · 11-28-2008, 07:43 AM

Texman, that's the only way to cook it, and it does come out great!

11-27-2008, 10:46 AM	#1
topper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: deep in the woods Posts: 748	BBQ meat this question should generate a lot of good ideas for the best bbq meat, wild or store bought. i been doing briskets and they are always slighty dry, and i'm looking for something that is not as dry a meat and will yield a good amount of meat and very little wasted fat or bone. briskets almost always need some sauce to go with it and i'm not really a sauce guy, i like the flavor of the meat and not much sauce. pork ribs do good for me and they are always tender, but i'm still searching for the 'perfect' bbq meat. any ideas from you 'expert' bbq guys/gals? thanks. -->

11-27-2008, 01:33 PM	#2
Texman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 362	Re: BBQ meat In my years of experience Brisket doesn't barbeue well,, on the other hand,, there is nothing better than slow smoked brisket.. Do NOT get a trimmed one,, leave the fat on it.. now, season the non fat side with your favorite dry seasonings.. turn it over and poke some holes in the fat side,, poke some garlic slices in the holes, a bunch of them. then season the fat side.. outside on your ole smokey slow smoker or similar,, make a slow burning charcoal fire. when the flames die down add some water soaked wood chips for smoke and flavor. I use mesquite when the temp is about 300 or so,, put the foil wrapped meat, FAT SIDE UP on the top rack as far from the fire as possible.. if you have a place, put in a pan of water to add steam and catch drippings late.. Don't open the lid to check it, for at least a couple of hours, ,if needed add wood chips and charcoal in the bottom with out opening the top. Keep the fire at 250-300 for as many hours as the meat weights. 12 pounds,= 12 hours.. The last hour or so, you can take the foil off and let the smoke really get to the meat and crisp up the outside,, .. if done correctly the meat will be perfect cooked, moist and will fall apart. To serve, remove the fat cap and slice the meat and serve with home made pinto beans and cornbread if you got some. onions on the side won't hurt either.. That is the way I have done it for over 20 years and it works. DO NOT get a trimmed brisket

11-27-2008, 02:09 PM	#3
Crpdeth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Location: Location Contributor Posts: 8,247	Re: BBQ meat Pork butt (shoulder), you really need a smoker for great BBQ, I promise you I've never cooked a dry brisket, turkey, chicken or anything else on mine. I just smear a little mustard on the meat for a binder and apply a liberal amount of rub... Most commercial rubs are pretty good, but I like the one that Bodacious BBQ puts out...If there are only spice lovers eating that portion, I'll add my own "home brew chile powder" to the rub. Slow smoke @ 250 degrees, until internal temp is around 160 then foil and smoke until internal temp is 180 - 190...Allow to cool before cutting into it in order to obtain a moist piece of meat. For pulled pork, I like to take the smoked pork straight to the crock pot and cover it real good with BBQ sauce, minced garlic, diced onion and peppers, cayenne pepper, ground thyme, brown sugar and what ever else sounds good and cook it on a low setting for up to 18 hours. Serve on buns with baked beans, mashed potatoes and sweeeet tea! Crpdeth Attached Images __________________ Our greatest pretenses are built up not to hide the evil and the ugly in us, but our emptiness. The hardest thing to hide is something that is not there. ~Eric Hoffer

11-27-2008, 09:29 PM	#4
catfish83861 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Idaho Posts: 2,018	Re: BBQ meat Dang Donny, I just ate way too much Turkey and that still looks great! catfish __________________ 'Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.' - David Hackworth

11-28-2008, 07:43 AM	#5
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,220	Re: BBQ meat Texman, that's the only way to cook it, and it does come out great! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.