Requested Smoking BBQ Thread *****PART 2*****

[Chitownhorn]

Not particularly. I have used choice and choice angus. They both turn out fine. I have not sprung for prime, partly because it's almost nonexistent up here. Unless of course one of the angus cuts is prime, which I haven't seen up here.

Flavor wise, I prefer the angus, but it's not hugely noticeable in a brisket.

The last brisket I smoke (about a month ago) was an angus prime cut. I found it at our Costco and it cost about 30% more. The taste was outstanding but the biggest difference I found was its that it retained it's moisture much better. It was a 13lb'er so it was a long smoke.

I keep my rub simple 50/50 cracked pepper and kosher salt and really haven't deviated from but I like your idea of adding a touch of heat to the rub.

 

[joeywa]

The last brisket I smoke (about a month ago) was an angus prime cut. I found it at our Costco and it cost about 30% more. The taste was outstanding but the biggest difference I found was its that it retained it's moisture much better. It was a 13lb'er so it was a long smoke.

I keep my rub simple 50/50 cracked pepper and kosher salt and really haven't deviated from but I like your idea of adding a touch of heat to the rub.

I really want to do a Prime brisket, but right now prices are outrageous. Took my daughter to Pullman today to move her into the dorm at Washington St. We went to Walmart to grab a few items and I saw CHOICE brisket for $3.98/#. Ugghhhh!

On the rub, the chili powder adds a bit of heat and some onion & garlic flavors to the bark. Very slight, but it is some,thing I discovered I liked and have been using it ever since.

 

[Planohorn]

I really want to do a Prime brisket, but right now prices are outrageous. Took my daughter to Pullman today to move her into the dorm at Washington St. We went to Walmart to grab a few items and I saw CHOICE brisket for $3.98/#. Ugghhhh!

On the rub, the chili powder adds a bit of heat and some onion & garlic flavors to the bark. Very slight, but it is some,thing I discovered I liked and have been using it ever since.

I've used joeywa's rub on the last couple of briskets. It makes fantastic bark.

 

[streettopeschel]

another good thread joey. i love the simplicity of your rub. the smoke is the star of a good bbq.

ne rub i've tried and liked on baby backs is lemon pepper, ground black pepper and a dusting of garlic powder. no idea how i came upon that combo, probably Shiner induced or it was all i had on the spice rack that day. either way it turns out pretty good.