What's for Dinner?

[sour_grapes]

You know those lamb-shoulder-chops-that-are-practically-rib-chops that I am always prattling on about? Well, we had our hearts set on them for tonight, but the store didn't have any. So we FINALLY spent a buck and bought the ACTUAL DAMN RIB CHOPS! Mmmmm. Dry-brined, then seared and seasoned with ground fennel, coriander, and garlic powder. I overdid them a little (to medium), but they were still delectable. Served with leftover veggies from upthread (fennel/onion/pistachio; grilled portabella mushroom; roast asparagus with ramp aioli). Washed down with my CC Showcase Walla Walla Cab/Merlot.

 

[ibglowin]

Oh hell yea!

 

[ceeaton]

Oh hell yea! View attachment 48842

I'm assuming that is from Costco...I'd love to do a brisket on Monday since they just changed the forecast and there is only a chance of showers, plus I could put the kettle grill or bullet smoker up on the porch if it did rain.

Do you just rub it and let it sit overnight before a nice long cooking session (assuming all day, 10-12 hours minimum)?

 

[ibglowin]

No, that's my local grocery store Smith's (Kroger). I saw the ad yesterday and made a bee line to the meat market. They had none out on the shelf so I asked the meat guy where they were and he went into the back and brought out a bunch and marked them up with the sale price that even he didn't know about just yet. Snagged a beauty and may go back for another at the price. Costco is up to $3.49 for their brisket. It is "prime" but has not been trimmed at all so you have quite a bunch of fat to trim off so say the least.

I just use S&P. That is all I follow Aaron Franklins method to cook a brisket.

http://www.pbs.org/video/bbq-franklin-brisket-part-1/

http://www.pbs.org/video/bbq-franklin-cook/

I'm assuming that is from Costco...I'd love to do a brisket on Monday since they just changed the forecast and there is only a chance of showers, plus I could put the kettle grill or bullet smoker up on the porch if it did rain.

Do you just rub it and let it sit overnight before a nice long cooking session (assuming all day, 10-12 hours minimum)?

 

[Boatboy24]

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Go to Costco and get Prime for $3.49!

 

[ibglowin]

There is 10lbs of fat you have to trim off! I also have one in the freezer still! LOL

Go to Costco and get Prime for $3.49!

 

[geek]

Why do they call it 'prime' then?

 

[ibglowin]

Prime seems to be all about fat evenly marbling throughout the meat.

Why do they call it 'prime' then?

 

[ibglowin]

 

[ceeaton]

The ladies in my house would rather have the Select. I keep telling them the marbling melts away as it cooks and keeps the meat more tender. They tender to disagree with me. So I usually get a pack of choice for the boys and Select for the girls, unless prime is on sale.

 

[ceeaton]

http://www.pbs.org/video/bbq-franklin-brisket-part-1/

http://www.pbs.org/video/bbq-franklin-cook/

Mike, thanks for the links. I got a cyrovac'd flat at BJ's. Of course I went to Giant and they had whole ones for either $2.99 or $3.29 a lb, I was too disgusted to remember (mine was $5.49 lb). He cooks like I try to cook. Simple, don't over think it and let the quality of the ingredients come to the forefront. No rub but salt and pepper, nice. I think I get tired of the chile powder/paprika overload, usually makes me take a Zantac before I go to bed.

 

[ibglowin]

Plus Costco is a 200 mile round trip for me!

Go to Costco and get Prime for $3.49!

 

[Boatboy24]

@ceeaton my Giant had full briskets at $2.99/lb. Might want to check yours.

 

[geek]

How about this sale, looks good to me..!!

 

[Boatboy24]

How about this sale, looks good to me..!!

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Fill the cart!

 

[JamesGrape]

In the kitchen with wife and a friend cooking dinner. Sampled a few of the batches that are underway. This is a jicama cocktail - jicama, fresh squeezed lime juice, tajin seasoning. Very light and refreshing.

 

[ceeaton]

@ceeaton my Giant had full briskets at $2.99/lb. Might want to check yours.

I did, about 10 minutes after I bought a flat at BJs...oh well, the flat was less than $28, the smallest whole brisket at Giant was $45. This is the first brisket I've attempted, so smaller is better (sawed a piece off of it and curing it for pastrami).

Edit: the whole briskets at my Giant were $3.99 a pound

 

[JohnT]

How about this sale, looks good to me..!!

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Hey! You mean dat someone is wiokin my side of dah street. Perhaps me and dah bioys should pay dem a visit....

 

[geek]

 

[ceeaton]

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I like the looks of that beer!