brisket fat

[breambuster]

I bought some untrimmed brisket. I trim some lean pieces for jerky. Normally I cut Iit in half and use half for jerky then smoke the other. Well I trimmed most of this one and dont wanna waste something I sure I can use. Im thinking of cooking it down and maybe using it as a roux? Any ideas?

[mcjaredsandwich]

Last time I smoke a brisket I kept all the fat and used it anytime I cooked something in the skillet instead of using butter or an oil. I let the fat cook down before adding whatever into the pan. It was some good stuff.

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by mcjaredsandwich

Last time I smoke a brisket I kept all the fat and used it anytime I cooked something in the skillet instead of using butter or an oil. I let the fat cook down before adding whatever into the pan. It was some good stuff.

This is your correct answer. You can freeze it in little ziploc snack pack bags. When a recipe calls for a couple TBS of oil to brown an onion or something use this, it doesn't take long to render.

[Swlatiger]

Originally Posted by mcjaredsandwich

Last time I smoke a brisket I kept all the fat and used it anytime I cooked something in the skillet instead of using butter or an oil. I let the fat cook down before adding whatever into the pan. It was some good stuff.

I love beef as much as anyone, and brisket is my weakness. But do you know how terrible that would be for you? Beef fat is the WORST fat to use as a lard or oil substitute. I'm sure your cardiologist will thank you later, he's got kids to feed and summer cottages to build after all.

[mcjaredsandwich]

Originally Posted by Swlatiger

I love beef as much as anyone, and brisket is my weakness. But do you know how terrible that would be for you? Beef fat is the WORST fat to use as a lard or oil substitute. I'm sure your cardiologist will thank you later, he's got kids to feed and summer cottages to build after all.

When was the last time someone in Louisiana sacrificed flavor for healthiness? I haven't ran across one yet.

Sounds like a New York attitude.


Want me to limit my soda serving size as well? I'm sure the cardiologist will thank me later for drinking 64oz cokes!!

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by Swlatiger

I love beef as much as anyone, and brisket is my weakness. But do you know how terrible that would be for you? Beef fat is the WORST fat to use as a lard or oil substitute. I'm sure your cardiologist will thank you later, he's got kids to feed and summer cottages to build after all.

not if you use grass fed beef fat...

[Swlatiger]

Originally Posted by mcjaredsandwich

When was the last time someone in Louisiana sacrificed flavor for healthiness? I haven't ran across one yet.

Sounds like a New York attitude.


Want me to limit my soda serving size as well? I'm sure the cardiologist will thank me later for drinking 64oz cokes!!

You're right I'm a commie f@g for even suggesting such travesty. Wanna know a secret? I use canola oil to make my rouxs! BWAHAHAHAHA!

I've just been dealing with high cholesterol and high blood pressure since I was in my late twenties. I'm 6'1" 210 and have always had to deal with it. My intent was to just to share my knowledge not condemn anyone for eating unhealthy. I could honestly careless.

[mcjaredsandwich]

Originally Posted by Swlatiger

You're right I'm a commie f@g for even suggesting such travesty. Wanna know a secret? I use canola oil to make my rouxs! BWAHAHAHAHA!

I've just been dealing with high cholesterol and high blood pressure since I was in my late twenties. I'm 6'1" 210 and have always had to deal with it. My intent was to just to share my knowledge not condemn anyone for eating unhealthy. I could honestly careless.

I got ya bruh, you're just lookin out for the rest of us!

[breambuster]

Im not the healthiest person ill admit that. Im just trying to be a less wasteful person. Even if I barely use it. I'll feel better than trashing it.

[Bdv2642]

Do y'all smoke it then trim or trim it then smoke it? In other words can I use the fat after its been smoked?