brisket

[hoggie]

hi all, i have a piece of brisket curing, francos no1, can i grill it as if it were bacon, or will i have to boil it once it has cured. thanks

[Rik vonTrense]

Some one on here has used it like bacon...............


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[pokerpete]

hi all, i have a piece of brisket curing, francos no1, can i grill it as if it were bacon, or will i have to boil it once it has cured. thanks

If you boil/simmer it, it's cooked when the temperature is 155F in the middle of the piece.

[Spuddy]

The way I cook mine is to put it on a rack in a roasting tin with some hot water in the tin below the rack (i.e. not touching the meat), cover with foil and cook in the oven at 140C for about 2-3 hours. It comes out really juicy and succulent.

[hoggie]

thanks for the replies, it's my first beef cure, iv'e cured pork with great results. i thought i would try the brisket. what i'll do is when it's cored i'll slice a small piece and try it grilled, if no good i'll simmer, or roast it. it's not due out till next wednesday. thanks again for the replies.

[tristar]

Hi Hoggie,

I use mine like bacon all the time, although it can be a little chewy if not sliced thinly enough it is quite delicious. I have also boiled it for three hours and pressed it to produce smoked beef which was also fantastic for sandwiches, salads etc.

Just use you imagination!

Best Regards,
Richard

[hoggie]

hi, after i cured the brisket i simmered it for 2 hours, it was lovely. it sort of reminded me of corned beef out of a tin, only much better. my wife loved it, and i've to make more of it. so success. cheers.