My First Brisket

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This being the first month of my 67th year I decided it was time to try cooking a brisket. Who knows how much longer I can cook without forgetting to turn off the stove.

To keep it simple I chose a 2 lb flat cut, already trimmed, and cooked it in the oven to have more control over temperature. Smoker snobs, get over it.

It’s multi-day project. Marinated for two days, cooked for one and rested for another, which means it’ll be ready for dinner tonight.

SEASONED BEFORE COOKING

FOUR HOURS LATER

They say it’s best to rest brisket overnight, chill in the fridge, then slice and reheat for serving. Will post the sliced results in comments tonight.

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  2. speaking of things cooked and cooking

    Attribution: Hot summer ahead by Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland

     

    US swelters as south-west braces for record-breaking heatwave up to 120F | Extreme weather | The Guardian

    The US’s summer of weather misery is expected to escalate further this week as the south-west braces for record-breaking temperatures never seen before.
    Over the weekend, the National Weather Service issued a warning about forthcoming further excessive heat in an already scorching month, even by typical US desert standards. The warning covers the entire Phoenix metro area and beyond in Arizona, and it will remain in effect until at least Sunday. The warning came after a week of record global temperatures in what is predicted to be the hottest month in the US ever recorded, accelerated by the El Niño pattern, as the climate crisis continues to spiral.
    […]
    With the south-west entering another relentless scorcher, the NWS warned that it is “very essential” that all necessary precautions are taken as residents enter into “very dangerous to potentially life-threatening heat conditions”.
    In addition to staying hydrated, the NWS urged residents to use air conditioning when possible as fans may not be adequate; cancel outdoor activities during the heat of the day; check on elderly people, kids and pets; and wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, warning signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses include a fast and strong pulse; muscle pain or spasms; dizziness; fainting; hot, red, dry or damp skin; nausea; and heat rash, or red clusters of small blisters akin to pimples on the skin.
    “Don’t underestimate the dangers of this long duration heatwave,” the NWS said as it warned of a “very high risk” of heat-related illnesses for the entire population without protective action.

  4. Harry Sisson
    A fantastic article yet quite terrifying. RFK Jr. is crazy. The fact that he’s garnered any amount of support (mostly from Republicans) is cause for concern. RFK Jr. would like people to believe he is sane. But he’s not. His own words in this article prove he isn’t.

  5. in re what zuck’s also cooked up according to BBC this morning:

    Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week
    […]
    Threads went live on Apple and Android app stores in 100 countries last Wednesday.
    It is not available in Europe due to the EU’s data privacy legislation.
    Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta, which also owns Facebook, said the app had 10 million users within the first seven hours of launch and more than 30 million by Thursday morning.
    Around 24 hours later, that figure had more than doubled.
    At 100 million, according to figures from data platform Quiver Quantitative, Threads’ base stands at less than a third of the 350 million users that Twitter is believed to have.
    [continues]

  6. I’ve never cooked a brisket.   Based om how it’s pictured how do you slice it?

    Makes me want to cook another eye of round.

  7. Okay – first look, before first cup of coffee, I did not read it as brisket.
     
    I just watched President Biden and King Chuck reviewing the troops at Ten Downing street.  Six years difference. I will take Biden for leader all the time.  Ol kingie looks old.  Ol Joe looks good, that time in the sun looks good too.

  9. Looks yummy. Can’t wait to hear how it turns out. Will it get some kind of BBQ sauce on top? 
     
    Hubs did a crowd-pleasing brisket for the 4th, only his second one. He sous vides for two days, then throws it on the smoker* for good measure but not snobbishly. I stay out of the way.

  12. Craig, sauce sounds just right, doesn’t need smothering. 
     
    I showed your brisket pics to hubs. He gave it 👍👍👍

  13. Craig… wow!…  looks delicious!
     
    I wouldn’t mind being able to grill a friggin hot dog right now…  but it won’t stop raining.
     
    Sturg…  I heard rfkjr interviewed on the Diane Rhem show many moons ago….  he was nuts back then too.

  14. Craig – What are you having for sides?   I’m craving fried okra. 

    Sturg – I don’t know if tRUMPsky’s ego would allow him to put RFK Jr. on the ticket.  Yeah, I realize Bobby is running as a Dem, but the last two, presidential cycles have been so weird, I wouldn’t discount anything.   He’s definitely playing into the hands of the far right, trying to gum things up for Dems (name recognition is NOT nothing, unfortunately) and supporting their crackpot views.

  15. Just saw a picture of Vice-President Harris inspecting the graduates at West Point and the thought, not sinister just fleeting, of her as president went by.  I know she was not on many lists to be president, she was on mine but below Klobucher.  But seeing her take the country by vote or by succession would not be bad. 
     
    The best part is so many of the Obama haters would have severe intestinal cramps to make it funnier.

  16. Ah, I like a good brisket, I’ll be over, I’ve got some homegrown tomatoes.
    I’m not any good at it, no patience. I’m more the hot grill and a tender steak. Us ordinary folks can get those now, Sams club and Costco both carry prime beef.
    So what are the sides?
    Jack

  17. Cory, if you are listening
    What is going on in Michigan?
    A meeting of the state Republican committee breaks out in a brawl.

    Mr Chapman said he and others said the Pledge of Allegiance together in the lobby outside the meeting, after which he jiggled the doorknob of the meeting room.
    It was then that Mark DeYoung, chairman of the Clare County Republican Party, approached the door, saw someone flip him off through a small window, and opened it.
    “He kicked me in my balls as soon as I opened the door,” Mr DeYoung said, adding that Mr Chapman ran at him and slammed him into a chair.
    Mr DeYoung gave his account to the outlet over the phone from an emergency room where he said he was being treated for a broken rib.
    For his part, Mr Chapman alleges that Mr DeYoung had swung at him and said: “I’ll kick your ass.” Mr DeYoung denies this happened.
    Continuing, Mr Chapman says he removed his glasses, took Mr DeYoung by the legs and knocked him down: “When you see me taking my glasses off, I’m ready to rock.”

  19. for a traditional side with brisket try tzimmes.

    Best Tzimmes Recipe – How To Make Tzimmes (delish.com)

    rainbow carrot and date tzimmes with parsley in a yellow bowl

    If you’ve never tried tzimmes—an Ashkenazi Jewish stew typically made with carrots and dried fruit—it’s time to introduce this easy side dish. Traditionally served for Rosh Hashanah and Passover, this sweet veggie side pairs perfectly with classic brisket and potato kugel. However, there’s no limit to when you can enjoy tzimmes: swap out other root vegetables or dried fruit to enjoy this vegetable side dish all year long!
    What does “tzimmes” mean?
    The word tzimmes has its origins in Yiddish. To “make a big tzimmes about something” essentially means making a big fuss. No fuss necessary in this recipe: Our carrots and dates are quickly braised in an orange sauce before being finished with fresh parsley for a pop of green.
    How to make tzimmes on the stovetop:
    In this delicious recipe, the cooking liquid is on the sweeter side for a tzimmes. You’ll combine orange juice with honey and brown sugar, which amplifies the orange’s floral sweetness. This is rounded out by a kick of black pepper, a dash of salt, and the warmth from cinnamon, which brings depth to each bite.
    Tzimmes often includes raisins or dried plums—aka prunes—but this rendition features caramel-like dates, which soak up the cinnamon-scented liquid as the stew simmers. Medjool dates are great for their nearly butterscotch flavor, while Deglet Noors are a favorite for braising since they hold up well to simmering.
    [continues]

     

    and here’s another way: Grandma Ethel’s Brisket with Tzimmes Recipe | Epicurious

     

  22. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/texas-democrat-roland-gutierrez-announces-senate-race-uvalde-guns-rcna93487
    “Democratic Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who has pushed for police accountability and tougher gun laws after the Uvalde school shooting, announced Monday he will run for U.S. Senate in 2024.”
     
    So, despite Colin Allred’s healthy campaign donations, he’s going to get a run for his money, so to speak.  
     

    As long as one of them beats Fled Cruz.

  28. https://www.cnn.com/style/miss-netherlands-pageant-rikkie-kolle/index.html

    “Rikkie KollĂ© became the first openly trans pageant contestant to win the title of Miss Netherlands on Saturday, and she will go on to represent her country in Miss Universe later this year.”

    “I did it!” KollĂ© wrote in a joyous Instagram post after her win at the AFAS Theater in Leusden. “I made my community proud and showed it can be done,” she added in Dutch with an emoji of the light blue, light pink and white-striped trans flag.”

    On one hand, I’m happy for her.

    On the other hand, pageants are so mid-century passĂ©; it’s not exactly a step forward for women.

    On the other, other hand, this is canon fodder for Orange Adolf who used to own the Miss Universe Pageant.

  29. Coleslaw.  I have a head of cabbage and a few carrots in the fridge.  I know what I’m making tomorrow.  

  32. 
just looked up into a dark sky, and then sun must have been positioned relative to the earth so that suddenly a train of maybe 50 starlink satellites became visible for about 10 seconds 
     
    soon it will be ads 😒 

  33. That brisket looks delicious, Craig! No idea about Republicans fighting like that, although I aprrove of it! They are trying to recall one of the local elected Republicans here. She just happens to be Hispanic, so her supporters are saying that it’s racially motivated. Maybe it’s because she’s one of the terrible candidates that we elected in November?

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