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Meat Porn (Brisket) Slow Cooking Rules!

I have stated repeatedly I have never smoked anything. Trying to understand what makes the meats good.
If a brisket is done right, the bark is one of the best parts. Think of it like this, do you like caramelized onions, caramelized garlic, or roasted peppers?

You probably do because the sugars get concentrated as well as the flavor. But even though the flavor is concentrated it’s mellowed, smoother, a little sweeter, more pleasant and refined. This is very similar to the bark on a brisket. The bark is full of flavor and is a little different than the rest of the brisket. It’s more savory. It’s also crisp which adds to the experience. And if you are lucky enough to get the burnt ends with the caramelized fatty bits you’ll be in heaven. Those fatty bits hold so much flavor and if done right almost burst and melt into your mouth. Sooooo friggin tasty!

The bark also serves another purpose. A good bark will hold moisture in and make the rest of the brisket nice and juicy.
 
If a brisket is done right, the bark is one of the best parts. Think of it like this, do you like caramelized onions, caramelized garlic, or roasted peppers?

You probably do because the sugars get concentrated as well as the flavor. But even though the flavor is concentrated it’s mellowed, smoother, a little sweeter, more pleasant and refined. This is very similar to the bark on a brisket. The bark is full of flavor and is a little different than the rest of the brisket. It’s more savory. It’s also crisp which adds to the experience. And if you are lucky enough to get the burnt ends with the caramelized fatty bits you’ll be in heaven. Those fatty bits hold so much flavor and if done right almost burst and melt into your mouth. Sooooo friggin tasty!

The bark also serves another purpose. A good bark will hold moisture in and make the rest of the brisket nice and juicy.


That makes a lot more sense.
 
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