SuperBowl Brisket! (First Brisket Attempt)

[NDKoze]

I would be careful with the Ziploc bags. I have reheated in Food Saver Vacuum Sealer bags, but I think the Ziplocs would melt.

Also, you will want to use simmering water. A full rolling boil would probably melt the Food Saver bags too.

I think I would reheat in a crock pot or microwave with a 1/4 cup of water or apple juice.

Full rolling boil don't melt foodsaver bags. Don't ask me how I know. ;-)

But I agree, reheating via slow cooker is the way to go!

We had someone report a couple of weeks ago that they had a bag leak during a full rolling boil, which is why I suggested a simmer instead of a boil. Fortunately I haven't had any leak yet and have had some at rolling boil too.

But I think it is a good Idea to keep it below a full rolling boil for reheating.

I still love this reheat method!

 

[rycofit]

Despite the incorrect readings on the temp probe it turned out pretty good.  I think it was a little undercooked as the temp probe was reading much higher than it should have.  But warming it up in the slow cooker for a few hours in beef broth helped.  Now I just need to get a new temp probe for next time.

Thanks for everyone's help!

 

[NDKoze]

I am happy to hear that it turned out (somewhat). I am wondering if one of your probes did not get wet and thus damaged.

I have one that started acting weird like that and eventually died. I always tried really hard not to get it wet, but it is hard sometimes and I think that is what did mine in.

I am waiting for the new waterproof probes to come out. I have been in contact with FireCraft to get a set of the new probes that are coming with the new probes. They are going to be selling the probes too. But they aren't listed on the site yet. Should be coming in the next couple of weeks.
http://www.firecraft.com/product/maverick-et-735-bluetooth-thermometer-black/low-dollar-accessoies

 

[SconnieQ]

You only need to buy a new probe, not a whole unit. I've had probes go bad, no matter how careful I am washing them. A couple backup probes is never a bad idea.

 

[tnlyne]

I would be careful with the Ziploc bags. I have reheated in Food Saver Vacuum Sealer bags, but I think the Ziplocs would melt.

Also, you will want to use simmering water. A full rolling boil would probably melt the Food Saver bags too.

I think I would reheat in a crock pot or microwave with a 1/4 cup of water or apple juice.

Full rolling boil don't melt foodsaver bags. Don't ask me how I know. ;-)

But I agree, reheating via slow cooker is the way to go!

We had someone report a couple of weeks ago that they had a bag leak during a full rolling boil, which is why I suggested a simmer instead of a boil. Fortunately I haven't had any leak yet and have had some at rolling boil too.

But I think it is a good Idea to keep it below a full rolling boil for reheating.

I still love this reheat method!

That was me... Wasn't plastic melting but it was a seem splitting open.

 

[rycofit]

After the temp probe mishap things turned out better than I expected.  Tonight we re-heated the brisket and served it over some toasted dinner rolls with the homemade BBQ sauce on the side.  It was fantastic!

Thanks for all the help.  This forum helped a lot!

 

[DivotMaker]

Fine-looking plate, Judd!  Making my mouth water!!

 

[BedouinBob]

Looks great Judd! What recipe do you use for the sauce? I am still searching for a homemade one I want to keep as my "go to" sauce.

 

[SuperDave]

You guys need to try my garlic aioli/bbq sauce.  I listed the recipe down in "All that's delicious".

 

[DivotMaker]

You guys need to try my garlic aioli/bbq sauce.  I listed the recipe down in "All that's delicious".

Moved to Sauces!

 

[DivotMaker]

Bob, the St Louis sauce is my fam's "go to" always.  If you try it, let me know what you think! 

DM's St Louis BBQ Sauce