OT: Questions about buying a barbeque

[saltyESQ]

brisket is terrible! tri tip is good but it takes forever to cook.

and you do not want to cook tri tip as steaks, cook it only as a roast. and remeber to cut against the grain as you will make the meat more tough. (cut at an angle from the largest part of the roast)

 

[abendx]

no way.... i can make a MEAN brisket!!

enough onion soup mix for two servings, but only enough water for one.... i like the country style liptons, but any will do. put that in a TIGHTY covered (foil) baking pan and bake at a very low heat, 325, for three hours.... trust me, it will melt in your mouth!

if you add a few veggies to the baking pan before you cook, you have a meal in one pot..... baby carrots, quartered potatos, celery.... YUM!

30 minutes on a charcoal grill is all it takes to make a perfect tri-tip.... rub that baby in all kinds of goodness and turn every 5 minutes.... medium rare. another five minutes for medium and another 5 for well.... oh, don't forget to tent with foil and let it sit for 10 minutes after it comes off....

your mileage may vary, i use charcoal

 

[Foogoo]

Alright so I think I'm going to try and pick up the grill tomorrow since it's still on sale .

Now I need to hone in on my cooking skills...

 

[Wilafur]

3hrs ain't enough for brisket. cook it at 225 for 7 hours and you will have brisket that you can cut with a fork.

 

[GTR]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7940369#post7940369 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by saltyESQ
remember to buy good steaks, prime and choice only. And don't overcook them like I did for the guys who helped me move my tank.

Costco has good Choice Beef. But those looking for a lower fat content might want to consider "Select" which is leaner. I stay with Choice and just eat slightly less.

BBQ wise I'd perfer charcoal but it's not really worth the added time and effort unless you're cooking something like a whole chicken or roast. For steaks, cut chicken, fish or burgers I see little difference in taste since they don't stay on very long at all.

I keep one of those chip holders in the grill all the time and when I light the burners I'll add a few wood chips which adds some flavor or at least makes the air stink.

SteveU