I want to smoke a brisket this weekend and I'm thinking of injecting it first. How much fluid do I inject per pound and any ideas as to what to inject- I've seen apple juice and beef broth
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I'd bet a feller could run across all types of concoctions and recipes. I've gotten to the point of using Butchers injection, just because it is easy and David is trying real hard to raise them kids...LOL!
If I was to make up something at home, I'd try 2 cups of broth,1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp onion power, 1 tsp garlic powder,1/2 tsp cayenne powder. I keep a container of beef base in the frig, so if needed I could add a tsp or so for the real prime beef flavor or even make the broth with water.
Now pay close attention to the part of the recipe that calls for powder...you want to be able to add flavor and not chunks of seasoning, just trust me on that part.
Small amounts in a 1" checker board pattern, I would guess around 1oz per pound would be what you might use. Heck, if you have a little left and your gonna rest that brisket in foil for a few hours after cooking?...you might just add any leftovers to your foil.
Good luck!
If I was to make up something at home, I'd try 2 cups of broth,1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp onion power, 1 tsp garlic powder,1/2 tsp cayenne powder. I keep a container of beef base in the frig, so if needed I could add a tsp or so for the real prime beef flavor or even make the broth with water.
Now pay close attention to the part of the recipe that calls for powder...you want to be able to add flavor and not chunks of seasoning, just trust me on that part.
Small amounts in a 1" checker board pattern, I would guess around 1oz per pound would be what you might use. Heck, if you have a little left and your gonna rest that brisket in foil for a few hours after cooking?...you might just add any leftovers to your foil.
Good luck!
In addition to Cal's help, cover the brisket with plastic food wrap before you start injecting. You'll thank me for this step later on.
Another suggestion is to inject with the grain, not against it.
Another suggestion is to inject with the grain, not against it.
I injected twice before trying the plastic food wrap trick. Had injection juices on my shirt, counter, floor, cabinets, fridge, microwave, walls, oven. The cocook wasn't a happy camper.
One benefit from using ButcherBBQ brisket injection is the phosphate component. It aids in holding in natural moisture during and after the smoking process. It also adds good flavor.
Dave Bouska (head honcho) recommends injecting from the bottom (meat side) and smoking the brisket fat side down. This helps prevent the heat from drawing the injection liquid out during the smoke process.
Dave Bouska (head honcho) recommends injecting from the bottom (meat side) and smoking the brisket fat side down. This helps prevent the heat from drawing the injection liquid out during the smoke process.