Girlfriend & brisket issue

[Edward]

So I pulled this packer out the deep freezer the other day. I planned for it to start defrosting so I can smoke next weekend. My girlfriend decides to make dog food & sets a warm batch right on my frozen brisket. So now half of the brisket is completely unfrozen thanks to her & other half solid as a rock. Bag also has a pinhole in it too & blood leaked out. So my question is did she ruin the meat by putting warm container on top of it & it going from frozen to completely thawed? The bag seal being broke now will it be ok in the fridge for another week? $40 Prime I'd hate to have to pitch it. All thoughts or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

 

[Libohunden]

I can't imagine the dog food being hot enough to cause much of a problem. I would let it completely thaw out and continue with your plan of action.

 

[Texan in Tulsa]

And slap a piece of duct tape over the hole!

 

[Edward]

Will do thanks! Thanks for the duct tape tip!

 

[nvw-ssv]

I would have used the duct tape differently but.....

 

[SuperDave]

I would have used the duct tape differently but.....

There was no specificity as to which or whose hole the duct tape actually covered. 

 

[DivotMaker]

Too bad the fridge was so full, or she could have found another spot for the warm dog food.

 

[Edward]

The pics above where actually a re-enactment. I had pulled all the pop, beer, wine, & dog food out to clean all the blood up from the punctured brisket bag. I then replaced them few items in there to get the digital image.

 

[DivotMaker]

Nice job, Edward!  I love reenactments!

 

[SconnieQ]

Keep the brisket. Keep the dog. Get rid of the girlfriend! lol

 

[Texan in Tulsa]

Keep the brisket. Keep the dog. Get rid of the girlfriend! lol

Zing!

 

[Edward]

All this brown/gray meat on the exterior is that from air getting in to the meat? Rinsed it off & it does not have a smell. Should I cut the brown off or will it be ok? Just cleaning it up tonight & doing the 1/2 tsp of kosher salt on it. Tomorrow I will rub & fire in the hole. All suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks

 

[BedouinBob]

May have gotten a little freezer burn. I don't think it will be a problem. If it smells fine it probably is. A small hole shouldn't make any real difference. The air getting to the meat is probably what caused it. If it freaks you out, cut it off. There isn't that much discolored. 

 

[DivotMaker]

I'd give it a little surface trim; that brown part can taste a little "off," but shouldn't hurt you.

 

[Edward]

Thank u. It did bother me so I got most of it off. Trimmed all the thick fat & weighed the trimmings right over 5 pounds on a 15 pounder. 5 teaspoons of kosher salt for the remaining 10 lbs. Also tried this Kosmos reserve  blend. I diluted it to about half- 1/4 cup product to 1.5 cups water. Didn't even use it all injected about 12 oz. Hope i didnt goof with trying this. Wrapped up & in the fridge. Will be going on Friday evening for enjoyment Saturday. Just gotta figure out what else to rub it with. Thanks 4 all the help.

 

[Edward]

I have Smokinlicious cherry, hickory, & maple. Plan on 6oz but what combo would u do. I did half cherry half hickory last time & it turned out pretty good.

 

[DivotMaker]

I'd stick with the hickory/cherry blend, or straight hickory.  I also love mesquite and oak on brisket.  Brisket can take a strong smoke, unlike some other cuts.

Try and keep the dog food off of it, while it's getting happy in the fridge! ;D ;D

Oh - and fat cap down!  That flat side is pretty naked!

 

[Edward]

Definitely fat cap down. It's in the house fridge so I'm pretty safe in there. I will stick with the smoke blend then. Thank u for the advice.

 

[DivotMaker]

Can't wait to see the results!  Good luck, Edward!

 

[SuperDave]

Edward, if you divide the cost of your brisket by 10 lbs rather than 15 lbs, what did you pay per pound?  I like my brisket but when I do the math, I just want to buy a prime rib roast anymore.