Unpopular Opinion on Brisket

[Brandon270]

After watching countless YouTube videos and reading bbq blogs the last few years I've smoked a handful of Briskets (all prime from costco) and I dont know what all the fuss is about. It's never been inedible but people always act blown away by brisket and I've yet to have one to really make it something that's all that special. I thought maybe I need to try real brisket from a pro to really appreciate what others get out of it, so I've tried a few local spots that have won awards for their brisket and even though it was better than mine it still wasn't anything special.

Not meaning to ruffle feathers but I wonder if I'm the only one that doesn't get the hype?

On a side note, I made some burnt ends with a couple and those were excellent.

 

[TN2shot07]

I’m so-so on brisket, just to slice it and eat it. I’d just as much assume to have pulled pork for bbq.

I do think it can take chili to a whole different level given the proper time to break down

 

[Nick87]

It's over rated a little in my opinion as well. And yes I've had it from just about everywhere. Don't get me wrong it's still good. Beef ribs though...10x better than brisket.

 

[TN2shot07]

It's over rated a little in my opinion as well. And yes I've had it from just about everywhere. Don't get me wrong it's still good. Beef ribs though...10x better than brisket.

And there’s nothing that looks better on the smoker either, it’s like the dinosaur ribs on the flintstones

 

[Nick87]

And there’s nothing that looks better on the smoker either, it’s like the dinosaur ribs on the flintstones

Yes sir

 

[Bigjay73]

Burnt ends are great, brisket is enjoyable. Beef cheeks are a better meal imo, ribs are definitely top dog.

 

[Bigjay73]

And just to stir the pot a little more, I love a good BBQ sauce on brisket.

 

[TheTone]

Some wild opinions in here! Brisket done right is wonderful and sauce shouldn’t be anywhere near it

 

[millerkiller77]

Brisket is for bragging. It's a rough cut of meat that was made popular by social media.
If you order brisket and it comes with three different sauces, then it tasted like shit from the get go.

 

[cgasner1]

Guys can say what you want my favorite thing about brisket is left over chili and bbq nachos

 

[Potsie]

Sauce is just to cover a bad cook.

 

[Bigjay73]

Haha, triggered you are. I cook a damn fine brisket, but love layers of flavor.

 

[CowboyLeroy]

After watching countless YouTube videos and reading bbq blogs the last few years I've smoked a handful of Briskets (all prime from costco) and I dont know what all the fuss is about. It's never been inedible but people always act blown away by brisket and I've yet to have one to really make it something that's all that special. I thought maybe I need to try real brisket from a pro to really appreciate what others get out of it, so I've tried a few local spots that have won awards for their brisket and even though it was better than mine it still wasn't anything special.

Not meaning to ruffle feathers but I wonder if I'm the only one that doesn't get the hype?

On a side note, I made some burnt ends with a couple and those were excellent.

It sounds like you suffer from the same disorder as all of my former flames, a case of way too high expectations.

 

[ploxwithblox]

Just had some killer brisket this week, when its good, its real good! But I have had plenty that were just so-so especially from restaurants. I wouldn't completely discount it, but be prepared to have plenty that are just kinda meh.

 

[Bigjay73]

Anyone who thinks a great cut of beef and sauce doesn't mix has never had steak au poivre

 

[Nick87]

Anyone who thinks a great cut of beef and sauce doesn't mix has never had steak au poivre

I'll have to Google.

 

[Nick87]

Anyone who thinks a great cut of beef and sauce doesn't mix has never had steak au poivre

Ahh dude it's French. Hell nah.

 

[Dave N]

When it's good, it's good. When it's not, it's still OK. I'll smoke up what I have in the freezer and then I'm done. Love a hot sandwich topped with Provolone.

 

[millerkiller77]

Last thought. If your brisket was served with a few slices of wonder bread, a rancid pickle and a squeeze bottle of sauce , it's definitely a crappy brisket.

 

[ismith]

Ahh dude it's French. Hell nah.

Is it horse?