H-01 STANDBY
CHIPOTLE
BEEF BRISKET.
Whole beef brisket smoked low and slow until the bark is dark, the fat has rendered and the meat is properly tender. Finished with H-01 STANDBY for smoky chipotle warmth and rich barbecue flavour.
HOW TO MAKE IT
METHOD.
TRIM THE BRISKET.
Trim away hard surface fat, loose edges and silver skin. Leave an even fat cap approximately 6–8mm thick. Round off thin corners so they do not dry out during the cook.
SEASON GENEROUSLY.
Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika. Apply a light coating of mustard or olive oil, then season the brisket evenly on every side. Press the rub into the surface.
PREPARE THE SMOKER.
Set the smoker or covered barbecue for indirect cooking at 110–120°C. Use clean-burning smoke with oak, hickory or pecan. Avoid heavy white smoke and large temperature swings.
BUILD THE BARK.
Place the brisket in the smoker with the fat cap facing the stronger heat source. Smoke uncovered for approximately 6–8 hours. Spritz lightly every 60–90 minutes once the bark begins to set.
WRAP THROUGH THE STALL.
Once the bark is dark, dry and firmly set, and the brisket reaches roughly 75–80°C internally, wrap it tightly in unwaxed butcher paper or foil. Return it to the smoker seam-side down.
COOK UNTIL PROBE-TENDER.
Continue cooking until the brisket reaches approximately 93–96°C. Temperature is only a guide. The probe should slide into the flat and point with very little resistance.
REST IT PROPERLY.
Keep the brisket wrapped and rest for at least 2 hours. For a longer hold, place it in an insulated cooler lined with towels. Do not allow the internal temperature to fall too far before serving.
SLICE AND FINISH.
Separate the point and flat if required, then slice each section against the grain using a sharp knife. Drizzle lightly with H-01 STANDBY and reserved brisket juices, or serve the sauce alongside.
HARRY'S TIP
THE PROBE DECIDES.
Brisket is ready when the probe slides through the meat with almost no resistance. The thermometer gives you a range. The feel tells you when dinner is actually ready.
THE IMPORTANT PART
FINISH IT WITH
H-01 STANDBY.
Smoky chipotle, balanced sweetness and proper barbecue depth. Use it lightly across the sliced brisket or place the bottle on the table and let people make their own decisions.
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