I 100% get what they are saying but doesn't the fact you take the trimmings and turn them into another product (sausage, burgers,etc) that you sell mean that it's not actual "loss" on a brisket. Sure it's repurposed but you do eventually make money off of it.
DV definitely stands in the line and pays for his meals. NOW, I'm not going to tell you he doesn't get recognized and get served the best piece of brisket a place can serve if they do see him in line. But the other two points I know for sure he does. I've read enough of his reviews that yes sometimes when he is hitting multiple places in a day that they have run out of a particular item.
Guys you can get a 23oz Porterhouse T-Bone at Texas Road House with two sides and bread for $32.99.
12 oz New York Strip is $22
So you eventually have to ask yourself some questions if the brisket is worth it. Unfortunately it's exploded in price on the retail scene for sure.
I think the foil boat just takes the place of the wrap. I'm guessing 170ish you could foil boat. I'm not sure if it makes a big difference what temp if the bark is set, etc. But I have a long history of mid briskets soooooooo.
Question for you ice chest holders vs. oven at 170 (cause that's how I been doing it) are you pulling your brisket at 205 or whatever then letting it rest for say and hour on the counter to bring the internal temp down then tossing it in the cooler? Or do you pull from smoker and put in the ice chest almost immediately?
Hit Austin this weekend for the day grabbed a 1/2 lb of moist at Rolling Smoke, 1/2 lb of moist and a sausage at Micklewaithe and got full meals at Stiles Switch. Pics coming later today. (Wasn't disappointed with any of it.)
IF I made it to Ft. Worth on Saturday. Where would be my best BBQ bets? I am not standing in line at Goldees so that's out. I'm thinking Panther City and Daynes. Anywhere else you might suggest on that level? Brix? Thanks!
Okay when I go to East Texas I hit 1) Sunbird 2) Jeffersons Riverport (because I love Stephen Joseph) and 3. Bodacious Hallsville.
I have never stopped at the Country Tavern in Kilgore and I have always wanted to. What's your thoughts on it??
Leaving Dallas early on Saturday morning and taking a trip down to Lampasas (buddy wants to look at some cows) anyway on way back home later I'm thinking Helberg for lunch. That's the best option I know of, if anyone has any other ideas I'm open. Not keen on Millers in Belton.