injecting a brisket

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justin83

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Oct 17, 2014
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Dallas, Texas
I'm going to be smoking a 12-13lb brisket this weekend for my coworkers and the owner of my company since he loved my smoked chicken. I have a friend that injects his briskets with Dr. Pepper, but he won't tell me what type of rub he puts on them, his briskets hit it right out of the ball park. Does anyone have a suggestion on what type of rub to pair with the Dr. Pepper? I absolutely hate having to buy some premade junk on a shelf.
 
I don't inject my briskets.    I use only Salt and Course ground Black Pepper. Have you smoked  brisket before ?   Allow plenty of time

Gary
 
Most all competitors I've seen on PitMasters use nothing but SPOG for the most part, keeping it simple to let the meat shine through. I'm not a fan of injected anything either, however I know some do including Myron Mixon. His one tip was to inject across the grain, not with the grain, to avoid 'streaking' the meat. HTH, Willie
 
Thanks guys, after I wrote that post I managed to squeeze the rub out of him, he uses Tony Chascery (probably didn't spell that right) , brown sugar, chili powder and kosher salt. He bbq's for a living. I'll post pictures after the smoke, and yes, I've smoked anything and everything on that smoker including brisket. Thanks for the advice.
 
Thanks guys, after I wrote that post I managed to squeeze the rub out of him, he uses Tony Chascery (probably didn't spell that right) , brown sugar, chili powder and kosher salt. He bbq's for a living. I'll post pictures after the smoke, and yes, I've smoked anything and everything on that smoker including brisket. Thanks for the advice.
Do you wrap when doing brisket?
 
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I'm pretty sure you have that backwards. Inject with the grain...not against.
Well, sir....I think you are correct. I tried to research the issue and could not find any info on Myrons injection style BUT, I did find this from a gent somewhere who states he injects with the grain.....I saw a PIt Masters episode and he was teaching his kid how to do briskets....I could have easily misunderheard <grin> thanks for the edit catch......Willie

I have never seen any streaking on our injected briskets.
We inject "with the grain" and do it nice and slow so the injection has time to spread out.
Also, our injection is beef color anyway  
 
 
Well, sir....I think you are correct. I tried to research the issue and could not find any info on Myrons injection style BUT, I did find this from a gent somewhere who states he injects with the grain.....I saw a PIt Masters episode and he was teaching his kid how to do briskets....I could have easily misunderheard <grin> thanks for the edit catch......Willie

I have never seen any streaking on our injected briskets.
We inject "with the grain" and do it nice and slow so the injection has time to spread out.
Also, our injection is beef color anyway  
Thank you. The reason I said that is, I went to his class in February this year and recorded the audio, which I have re-listened to a few times since. He mentioned the streaking but also made the point that you could see the puncture marks in your slices when building a competition box.
 
Himalayan Pink Salt, Course Black Pepper, Cayenne, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder is all the rub you need. Mix and match to your taste. I smoke mine at 220-230 until IT hits 165, take off heat, wrap in foil adding beef bullion with Worchester sauce mixed with water to make 1/2 cup. Put back on heat and go until IT hits 195-200. Pull it off and keep in foil, wrap in towel and place in warmed cooler (run hot water in a cooler, dump it and dry it out) for 2 hours. It will be the most tender brisket you've ever had.
 
I know I am late on this post, but do not inject against the grain. You are suppose to inject the meat with the grain and when you slice it you are suppose to cut against the grain. 
 
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