what to do with my brisket?

[shanew]

i have a fresh piece of brisket at 1250g, i have cure 1 and saltpetre. What can i do with it?

[Paul Kribs]

you could always try Len Poli's corned beef recipe.. http://lpoli.50webs.com/index_files/Corned_Beef.pdf

Regards, Paul Kribs

[BBQer]

Or you could forget the cures, rub it down with a good mix of spices -

Texas Brisket Rub
1 Tbsp. New Mexico chili powder
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. oregano � dried
1 Tbsp. rosemary � chopped
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. sage � ground
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. mustard � powdered
1 tsp. black peppercorns � ground

and throw it on the BBQ at about 250F 'til the internal temp hits about 185F (roughly 1.5 hrs/lb)

[vinner]

My rub is different than BBQer's, although his looks good as well. However, make sure you use a wood for the heat (it is a smoking recipe) and I would do a little less than 1 1/2 hours per pound, fat side up, do not turn, instrument flight rules (no peeking) if you smoker is capable.

Good luck, and Happy Holidays.

[shanew]

I think i'll go or the cure, my BBQ is a large open rack, it's big enough to cook half a pig but i cant cover it to make a smoker. also it's -2 oC outside so i'll struggle a bit

[shanew]

Paul, just a querey on the len poli recipe, i cant get whole allspice berrys anywhere other than mail order and that will be too late, will using ground allspice be ok?

[Paul Kribs]

I see no reason why ground allspice could not be used instead of crushed..

Regards, Paul Kribs

[shanew]

Cheers Paul, I'll make it tonight.

[Behemoth]

Don't know where you are in Leeds but Maumoniats International Food Stores near the Royal Park has loads of herb and spices. I got a box of whole All Spice there, or it might have been Kirkstall Morrisons.

Whatever, it's worth a visits for bags of stuff for not too much.

[shanew]

is Maumoniats International Food the old Netto on Dewsbury road? I work for the Council so travell all around leeds for my job so i can pick stuff up anywhere.

Also a quick querey about Len Polis recipe, it says its enough to do 2.3kg, since the piece i've got in it is only 1.3kg could i put a 1kg piece in when the first one is done or is it best just to start again?

[Behemoth]

No it's on Brudenell Grove, just down the hill from Hyde Park Corner. The olive oil is reasonably priced as well if you buy 5 litres.

[shanew]

I know it now, used to use a shop on bagley lane which is pretty much next door

[tims]

I had a recipe for a dry rubbed corned beef it used Morton tender quick it was very good and easy does anybody have it