Salt & Pepper Only: Play Action Fake of the Barbecue World?

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  • @MadScientistBBQ
    @MadScientistBBQ  Před 2 lety +758

    For those wondering, these are the rub Proportions John Lewis left in the comment:
    8 parts coarse ground pepper
    3 parts Lawry's
    3 parts kosher salt (I would recommend diamond crystal as it is less salty, but he may use morton’s)
    1 part granulated garlic.
    Rub it down with a half and half mixture of hot dog mustard and pickle juice first before sprinkling the rub on.
    Also, I’m fairly certain he uses dill pickle juice. As far as “parts,” I think you just need to use the same volumetric measurement.
    E.g.
    8 TBSP Black Pepper
    3 TBSP Lawry’s
    3 TBSP Kosher Salt
    1 TBSP Granulated garlic
    You could do this with 8 cups black pepper, 3 cups Lawry’s etc. You could even do it with gallons if you’re really ambitious. Just make sure the measure is the same.
    Hope this helps. I’ll do my best to get back to anyone who responds to this for a week or so after the video is posted.

    • @TheJACKCOLORADO
      @TheJACKCOLORADO Před 2 lety +12

      I wonder if it is Diamond or Morton Kosher salt. Morton is a bit smaller flakes and if he uses Diamond and you use Morton you can really over-salt things

    • @MadScientistBBQ
      @MadScientistBBQ  Před 2 lety +25

      @@TheJACKCOLORADO extremely good point here. I would go diamond crystal, and if it needs more salt, that’s better than having too much. I’ll edit the post above with my recommendation.

    • @pete3011
      @pete3011 Před 2 lety +49

      What might be going on with the Lawreys is that it might have MSG- listed as "natural flavors"" on the label. I make a lot of Cajun food, and when I stated adding MSG to it, it had the same effect that you describe with your brisket, it basically took the flavors already there and kicked them up a notch, especially the hearty flavors. Might be worth experimenting with.
      As far as MSGs rep goes, that was just a bunch whiny of health food nuts in the 80s and 90s looking for something to complain about. Its been walked back a bit recently, though many walking it back are trying to place the blame for MSGs reputation on absurdly stupid reasons I wont get into here.

    • @thestandardbarber1708
      @thestandardbarber1708 Před 2 lety +6

      Once you go very large you better go by weight

    • @thestandardbarber1708
      @thestandardbarber1708 Před 2 lety +8

      @@pete3011 Lawry's says no MSG right on the bottle

  • @freeshrugs7069
    @freeshrugs7069 Před 2 lety +92

    I love that you and your wife are just chilling in the kitchen together talking about the subtle differences in a table full of briskets. That's a good life.

  • @robrayne9144
    @robrayne9144 Před 2 lety +28

    I learned the first brisket I did I used only salt and pepper, and instantly realized it was missing garlic and some sort of vinegar, so next brisket I used salt, pepper, granulated garlic and apple cider vinegar and it corrected the problems.

  • @mrpink3338
    @mrpink3338 Před 2 lety +158

    Being I'm a chemistry nerd, I'm gonna get a little technical for a minute. Meats have a ton of glutamic acid or glutamate. It's in the proteins itself and in the gelatin that's rendered in long slow cooks. You mix that with all the salt in rubs and you have a recipe for super savory, like MSG(monosodium glutamate) savory. Garlic or onion has sulfer compounds that heighten the flavors in meat making them even more savory. Vinegar, whether it be from the mustard or just a fine mist interacts with meat, breaking it down and making it more tender but interferes with the browning process. Pro cookers typically have sealed doors and has a higher than atmosphere pressure forcing smoke deeper into the meat and cooking a little faster. Pro tip: if your BBQ messes up your stomach its probably over smoked or dirty smoked. Dirty smoke(sooty) like what you get when you soak wood chips or spray a fire with water, contains potassium hydroxide. Potassium hydroxide and fats from cooking meats, make soap. The soap may not be detectable on taste but it interferes with digestion. Good clean blue smoke and wrapping avoids this.

    • @TechTails
      @TechTails Před 2 lety +7

      @@lucabrasi1486 agreed. Im into chemistry too and this was entirely a useless read

    • @kanakamaalea
      @kanakamaalea Před 2 lety +4

      Everything he like so much about the second one can be solely attributed to the MSG in the Lowrys.

    • @mrpink3338
      @mrpink3338 Před 2 lety +3

      @@kanakamaalea Probably. Thats kinda what I was getting at with this post. Meats that you typically slow cook contain a lot of glutamate. The other stuff was just tidbits of info that can help people with their cooks.

    • @garys5175
      @garys5175 Před 2 lety +1

      Good info, thanks.

    • @knifemaker2472
      @knifemaker2472 Před 2 lety

      You mean lye….?

  • @danielwilliams5601
    @danielwilliams5601 Před 2 lety +570

    I appreciate the humility shown and actually admitting that someone else’s barbecue is better that’s what improves all of our cooking skills.

    • @Lemiwinks55
      @Lemiwinks55 Před 2 lety +41

      I absolutely respect when after he tastes his own food, the reaction isn't always it being the best thing in the world.

    • @MadScientistBBQ
      @MadScientistBBQ  Před 2 lety +227

      Thanks man. I’m not the best, but I’m doing MY best and trying to pass on what I’m learning.

    • @williammills7778
      @williammills7778 Před 2 lety +39

      @@MadScientistBBQ it's why you are my favorite pitmaster on YT😊👍

    • @sayhello203
      @sayhello203 Před 2 lety +24

      this is it, the reason Jeremy is the go to guy for improving technique. Lots of great pit masters on youtube but very few people seem to take an objective view of the results

    • @underbossross7704
      @underbossross7704 Před 2 lety +8

      @@MadScientistBBQ I watch nobody else's bbq videos yours are always the best

  • @johnlewis2266
    @johnlewis2266 Před 2 lety +103

    Cut the mustard in half with the pickle juice, the slather is too thick otherwise and tends to make the bark fall off during the wrapped portion of the cook. Also, change the exhaust on the cooker, you need something more free flowing to set up a stronger bark in the the earlier stages of the cook, it needs to be more crusty before you wrap, and then will soften to the desired level in the paper as it steams at the end of the cook. I always shoot for less than two hours in paper, so time the wrap accordingly, otherwise you end up with pasty brisket at then end

    • @ryangies4798
      @ryangies4798 Před 2 lety +2

      Welcome to the party John! Man... See what you've created? Ha! I remember reading your comments on the bbq-brethren pages many years ago. You helped a lot of us out and I never got the chance to thank you. How about doing a video cook with Jeremy, Bradley (Chud's) and Jirby (Jonny @ Goldie's) sometime?

    • @commishg
      @commishg Před 2 lety +1

      Mr. Lewis, you are the unsung hero of the modern era of BBQ. God bless you for speaking out to help backyard barbecuers like me step up our game. Let's face it. Brisket is a tough cut of meat to cook. But a genius like you learned a long time ago how to cook it. And now you have courageously dared to share your wealth of knowledge to help people like me cook it right. I tip my Stetson to you. I would fly all the way to South Carolina just to buy you a beer. And Jeremy, thanks for having the courage to unlock the secrets of the BBQ masters. As lean as brisket is, the secret is more than just salt and pepper and low and slow. My dream video is Jeremy going to South Carolina and doing a video with you, Mr. Lewis, the unsung hero of American BBQ.

    • @Drifter-fx4pn
      @Drifter-fx4pn Před 2 lety

      You should knock up a video or two about how to go about it then leave it at that. Got to be better than these guys tuning in for their weekly episode of 'guy cooks a brisket and craps on about some random thing'.

    • @bryanteti8887
      @bryanteti8887 Před 2 lety

      thank you John. As a Charleston native your bbq restaurant opened my eyes to what truly great bbq can be. though I have moved away from the low country I tell everyone I meet about your restaurant and what a brisket snob I have become because of Lewis's. even sport my Lewis barbecue shirt around town.

    • @KevSal
      @KevSal Před 2 lety

      Wow your tips escalated my brisket, I remember reading that interview and immediate started using it in all my bbq. Thanks!

  • @Renagade2287
    @Renagade2287 Před 2 lety +33

    I did the lawrys recipe for the first time on my Yoder 640 pellet grill and this was EASILY the best brisket ive ever done. Also took it a step further and injected the flat with beef tallow. The bark this seasoning produced was none i had ever experienced before on a pellet grill. Thank you for this video.

  • @mikehannigan848
    @mikehannigan848 Před 2 lety +12

    Had a steak a buddy cooked once, it was delicious, I was raving about it while eating it, I eventually had to ask , "Jose, what did you use to season this," He replied "Just salt and pepper" I did not believe him, but he also was not a liar .

  • @tbonesied
    @tbonesied Před 2 lety +79

    Jeremy, I've been to both Franklin and La BBQ and this past March went to Charleston and hit John Lewis BBQ. Couple of things, he actually does seem like a great dude. My buddy was wearing a Franklin BBQ shirt and he walked by and noticed it and he stopped and talked with us. After talking for a bit he asked if we'd like to check out the BBQ pits. His BBQ is fantastic and if you ever go there he also has a little taco truck on site that makes some of the best breakfast tacos with fresh tortillas that i've ever had. He genuinely seemed like a great guy, as are most BBQ people that I've met honestly.

    • @osmos3
      @osmos3 Před 2 lety +1

      John Lewis BBQ is fantastic! 🤙🏾

    • @tbonesied
      @tbonesied Před 2 lety

      @@osmos3
      Yes it is. Obviously the brisket is up there with some of the best in the country but I appreciate that his sides are good too. The sides at Franklin are trash imo. That green chili corn pudding at Lewis is really good. Also down the street at Rodney Scott has the best collards I’ve ever had, and his whole hog bbq is damn good also.

    • @UA8JK
      @UA8JK Před 2 lety +3

      Just a heads-up the taco truck is no more as they prepare to turn it into a brick and mortar. I know I live there and I'm bummed I missed it as well. The new offerings at the truck are cheese burgers covered in Lewis's favorite hatch chili cheese sauce.

    • @dblood8529
      @dblood8529 Před 2 lety +1

      This place is in Charleston? I’ll have to check it out!

    • @afinecupofcoffee8476
      @afinecupofcoffee8476 Před 2 lety +2

      This is too cool. My wife and I go to Lewis bbq every time we're in Charleston but I had no idea John Lewis was the connection. No wonder it's so good!

  • @thephoenix9303
    @thephoenix9303 Před 2 lety +65

    Really appreciate your honesty and willingness to say, "Hey, I am willing to see if there is something even better than what I have known all of my smoking life." Nicely done. I am going to try it your suggestion on my next smoke.

  • @dubbs1218
    @dubbs1218 Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you for confirming what I’ve always said. I tell my friends that no one professionally cooking uses just straight S&P on brisket. I’m always trying new things on my briskets, I made a good brisket, but I want to make a great one and this video (all your videos) helps us backyard warriors get a little bit better with each video you post. The honesty in your videos is what makes me trust them. You can admit you still have things to learn and try out. That’s what half the fun of smoking is!!
    So thank you!!

  • @ItalianoDelSud7
    @ItalianoDelSud7 Před 2 lety +19

    I finally pulled the trigger on trying the lawry’s. I did black pepper, salt, lawrys, and garlic powder. Rendered my own tallow and smoked that which i added to the wrap. 50/50 acv and water spray. I really think it was better!

    • @ndm1335
      @ndm1335 Před 2 lety +4

      man why u kill someone just for some lawry's bro.

    • @MinnesotaFats
      @MinnesotaFats Před 2 lety

      It's in my rub now. It's legit

  • @ChudsBbq
    @ChudsBbq Před 2 lety +202

    Great vid J dawg, its hard t beat that lawrys! You ought to try dissolving some into tallow for the wrap for that extra pronounced flavor right at the end! also Love porter road, I anxiously await your pork brisket video!

    • @youvereachedkyle
      @youvereachedkyle Před 2 lety +16

      Respect to J but I need to shout Chuds for rocking this recipe a few months ago! This is great for the BBQ/grilling community.

    • @MadScientistBBQ
      @MadScientistBBQ  Před 2 lety +74

      Hey man, thanks! I saw in the comments you already talked about Lawry’s in your last brisket video. I didn’t want to watch it because I didn’t want to duplicate what you did but that backfired! Hope all is good man. Let me know if you ever want to do a cook together on a chud box. I’m in.

    • @joeperez3581
      @joeperez3581 Před 2 lety

      Hey, I was gonna throw this your way. Im gonna go catch up on your channel, but I was gonna ask, do you agree with the mad scientist here? Do you have a guess as to what franklin is using?

    • @paulbarnhart3238
      @paulbarnhart3238 Před 2 lety +22

      My life fulfilled: mad scientist bbq and chuds together for a cook off!! Make it happen boys

    • @williammills7778
      @williammills7778 Před 2 lety

      @@paulbarnhart3238 I know right 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jamesdyksterhouse2902
    @jamesdyksterhouse2902 Před 2 lety +3

    Jeremy, I’m new to the smoking world. Your videos are great; I have been watching and learning for a while now. I enjoy your competency and ability to articulate your thoughts. I love your enthusiasm and keep up with the videos. I’d love to see other recipes beyond the typical bbq as well.

  • @allenblocker253
    @allenblocker253 Před rokem +6

    My "secret rub" for almost everything I BBQ or grill has been pepper, salt, and Lawry's. It has been the best all-around flavor enhancer, but especially on brisket. This video makes me feel better. I've heard the "salt and pepper" only perspective for a long time, and felt a little like I was cheating; but my rub always tasted better to me than just salt and pepper, so I stuck with it. It's nice to hear that it's not just me.
    Jeremy, your videos have made all the difference in my pitmaster journey. You rock!

  • @roderickolds7560
    @roderickolds7560 Před 2 lety +3

    This has inspired me to experiment more. I love the content. Keep it coming!!!

  • @garylittles617
    @garylittles617 Před 2 lety +6

    I'm going to start out by saying I have been following you for the last 4 years I truly believe you when you say something I really appreciate your content because out of everybody that I follow you have amazing content. So I thank you for being honest.

  • @jasoncrose4328
    @jasoncrose4328 Před 2 lety +25

    Your animation with Texas and the seasonings is off the charts! Still laughing.

  • @djw-8280
    @djw-8280 Před 2 lety +2

    As a Green Bay native and MASSIVE Packer fan and rookie smoker you could not have used a better play to show Play Action Fake. Go Pack Go! and great video as always

  • @TheReapersSon
    @TheReapersSon Před 2 lety +53

    Hi Jeremy,
    Having worked for a major food retailer for many years in the past, I learned via research that when a product says _spices_ or _natural flavorings_ it's usually a glutamate derivative if not outright MSG itself. Something in there has to provide an extra "umami" kick. You'll find this is true with many commercial seasonings and products that contain them.

    • @livinlicious
      @livinlicious Před 2 lety +13

      Thank you!
      Its very similar to steroid use in the fitness scene. Everyone pretends its not being used, because the audience wants to live in a dream world.
      But reality is, smoke flavour is subtle. It doesn't create a punch flavour that those brisket create.
      That punch on you tongue is glutamate. How you get it there has many options, msg, mushroom powder etc, but you have to get it there.
      I've seen people use MSG mixed with salt just to pretend they only use salt.
      Its "special smoked salt".
      Yeah whatever doesn't burst your fantasy dream bubble you child.
      Only glutamines have the meatiness the clients or audience craves all the fucking time. Stop lying and saying it's something else.

    • @schneestern3022
      @schneestern3022 Před 2 lety +3

      Do you think there is something wrong with enhancing the flavor with msg?

    • @TheReapersSon
      @TheReapersSon Před 2 lety +8

      @@schneestern3022 No. Some have a reaction to MSG, but others are fine. Glutamates are not inherently bad for you. MSG has its own set of questions, but things like "Yeast Extract" are simply substitutes for the same purpose. Just like in "uncured" meat products, substances such as celery seed extract - which is a natural source of nitrates - are used instead.

    • @TheReapersSon
      @TheReapersSon Před 2 lety +5

      @@livinlicious perception is everything. Most people are ignorant to the relevance of substitutes in their food. They see MSG and they freak out, while "yeast extract" is harmless despite the two substances being similar. They're both Glutamic Acid. Of course if one finds themselves reacting badly to MSG they should try other substitutions. But glutamates are essential amino acids that humans cannot survive without.

    • @mrbobsevil
      @mrbobsevil Před 2 lety +2

      @@livinlicious Well lawry's seasoning salt has MSG in it right on the ingredients.

  • @therock75211
    @therock75211 Před 2 lety +44

    Haha I love watching Jeremy’s videos and seeing how shocked he is with his cooking seemingly every time he tastes it.

  • @KH-vi9tu
    @KH-vi9tu Před 2 lety +7

    The shout out for Amazing Ribs and the Harry Soo video brought it all together for the influencers of my own winning rendition of brisket that has won the tastebuds of friends and families for several years. Thank you!

  • @Vjhernandez1964
    @Vjhernandez1964 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for all the videos brother! I’m new to smoking, and your videos always give me clarity and something to strive for. I have learned so much already!

  • @jasonrodriguez1947
    @jasonrodriguez1947 Před 2 lety

    I am definitely going to try the Lawry method next weekend! Thanks for your videos! Love your work and can't wait!!!! 💯🎯✅💪🏽

  • @mattybearvids
    @mattybearvids Před 2 lety +13

    Growing up my family's version of "salt and pepper" was using Lawrys seasoned salt and Lawrys seasoned pepper for burgers and steaks and pretty much any meat that hit the grill that you would season. So that flavor is very familiar to me. I now add garlic salt or garlic powder when doing beef at home.

    • @ndm1335
      @ndm1335 Před 2 lety +2

      man ur touching my Lawry feelings over here

  • @jlopez47
    @jlopez47 Před 2 lety +8

    Kudos to you and your wife for displaying the rub recipe! I'm trying that on my next brisket

  • @BackSeatDAWG
    @BackSeatDAWG Před 2 lety +8

    I don’t know if I’m too late for you to see this, but I watched a video on the Eater CZcams page where a pit master says that he makes a 50/50 sauce of pickle juice and mustard to rub down the brisket. He says that using full mustard blocks the smoke from entering, but the mixture allows the rub to stick while not blocking the smoke.

    • @msp6523
      @msp6523 Před 2 lety

      the comment section said he mixed the mustard/pickle juice 50/50

  • @charlessmith2209
    @charlessmith2209 Před 2 lety +74

    As a fellow BBQ enthusiast and biology teacher, I certainly appreciate the detailed approach you take in your videos. Well done.

  • @1ronhall
    @1ronhall Před 2 lety +12

    Jeremy, you do excellent and in-depth instructional bbq videos. I appreciate and learn from each of them. Thanks for your dedication! (And btw, I always used Lawry salt on my long cooks!)

    • @ndm1335
      @ndm1335 Před 2 lety

      Lawry Salt is da shit bro

  • @strayrooster
    @strayrooster Před 2 lety +81

    I'm 5 beers into my Friday night and that play-action fake is some of the funniest sh!t I've ever seen. Well done!!

  • @mr_j7274
    @mr_j7274 Před 2 lety +2

    Your reaction to the Lawry seasoned brisket reminds of the scene from Harlem Knights when Detective Richie Cantone calls his wife after sleeping with Sunshine and telling her “Yeah, Barbara, it's Richie. Yeah look, I ain't never coming home no more. Take it easy.” Bye bye salt & pepper 🤣🤣🤣

  • @taylorbaker5690
    @taylorbaker5690 Před 2 lety

    I love your channel so much. I've wondered this for years.

  • @WishingWellBBQ
    @WishingWellBBQ Před 2 lety +24

    Very interesting. I’ve actually always thought that Salt and Pepper only briskets were really good, but I think a couple of extra ingredients really make the difference. I may have to give this one a shot!

  • @alisterx8698
    @alisterx8698 Před 2 lety +15

    I absolutely agree with you, it’s the oldest trick in the book when somebody’s telling people how they cook or the ingredients “i just use a little bit of salt and pepper and that’s it…..but don’t let me forget to tell you about the rosemary oregano and thyme Dijon mustard and smoked paprika that I used for my spaghetti sauce” 😂. Also when people say all I just use is a tablespoon of this liquid but what they don’t tell you is that they overfill the tablespoon so that way you get a couple teaspoons that overfill the edges and drip into it.

    • @likeorasgod
      @likeorasgod Před 2 lety

      Since you mention Spaghetti Sauce I use a bit of chili powder to take the acidic out of the tomato sauce, can't stand folks that use sugar to do the same cause than it makes it to sweet.

    • @agushex
      @agushex Před 2 lety

      Well I'm sure you're refering particulary to people in the US, or probably more specifically the South or something like that but... as an Argentinian descendant from Italians... yes we prepare meat with Salt.... only, Pepper is allowed but it is not required nor traditional, so, only Fat Salt, only on top, then cook 3/4 from bone side then 1/4 of the time from the top side, around 3 to 4 hours cook, that's how we make "Ribs" (we have different cuts).. and for the spaghetti sauce... nono, only olive oil, salt, tomatoes (GOOD TOMATOES) and basil, that's it.

    • @livinlicious
      @livinlicious Před 2 lety

      And MSG. Don't forget MSG.

  • @MrMongoose32
    @MrMongoose32 Před 2 lety

    I’m always learning from your vids. Love it! Thank You

  • @chrisreynolds1112
    @chrisreynolds1112 Před 2 lety +1

    your content has always been good, but the past few months you've been killing it even more

  • @johncrane1894
    @johncrane1894 Před 2 lety +7

    Hey Jeramy I was born and raised in Texas and have been smoking briskets for 42 years. Most of that time has been on a 3x7 foot Klose pit. I’ve used a combination of Lowerys Accent, and black pepper the whole time. It does just what you like, enhances the smokiness and beef flavor without over spicing things.

    • @MaxFeken
      @MaxFeken Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah maybe it's just the MSG that making it more scrumptious

    • @1NSTYL
      @1NSTYL Před 2 lety +1

      @@MaxFeken "MSG king of flavour" - Uncle Roger

    • @pimpovic2
      @pimpovic2 Před 2 lety

      Accent is pure MSG. Uncle Roger approves. Me, not so much.

  • @kaolee2124
    @kaolee2124 Před 2 lety +34

    Hey Jeremy, I also found that recipe years ago online and have been using it for years now. The very first time I made the lewis style, I'm with you, the flavors of the John Lewis one is more than the usual salt and black, but after doing it for years, I find myself going back to the salt and black pepper half the time bc sometimes you just want the simplicity of it and doing the lewis style the other half. You really can't go wrong with either. They both produce a great tasting brisket. I've always been about the smoke and beef flavor of the brisket first, with the seasonings adding to the overall product. Good luck testing. Can't wait to see the videos. Keep it up!

    • @dens6987
      @dens6987 Před 2 lety

      Yeah, I cook my Brisket to please my Wife, and no one else
      She loves just the Salt and Pepper plus I add Ground Garlic Flacks
      K. I. S. S. has always been my motto

    • @Motoman559
      @Motoman559 Před 2 lety

      @@dens6987 “K.I.S.S. Keep it simple stupid, hurts my feelings every time”

    • @dens6987
      @dens6987 Před 2 lety

      @@Motoman559 What about a "PHD" Camera ?

  • @keithatkinson7649
    @keithatkinson7649 Před 2 lety

    Wow, another fantastic video Jeremy. I really like the way you explain stuff...

  • @pkre707
    @pkre707 Před 2 lety

    First time viewer. You’re seasoning technique is insane! Such consistent layering.

  • @MrWhora
    @MrWhora Před 2 lety +14

    As a guy who grew up and lives in Wisconsin and is a diehard Packers fan, I really appreciate that clip lol

  • @MrJoelelectric
    @MrJoelelectric Před 2 lety +11

    I’m going to definitely try the lawry method. I love pickles and mustard.

  • @danielcarmack2357
    @danielcarmack2357 Před 2 lety

    Great info, great test! I will definitely give option 2 a test next brisket! Thanks for the insight brother! Keep up the awesome work!!!

  • @lifeOfBarneyMusic
    @lifeOfBarneyMusic Před 2 lety +1

    Hi man. I am just starting out my bbq youtube channel (about 1.5 years now). I really love learning about BBQ and seeing the youtube pros like yourself turning out good content and good bbq. This was a fun educational experience lol keep up the great work!

  • @davidb9547
    @davidb9547 Před 2 lety +65

    Back in the day when Fraklin was in diapers. 40 or so years ago almost everybody used Lawry's as a base. We did it at our place. Everyone did, then salt became a thing, we all cut back on salt and started making our on blends. No trimming, no over night seasonings. Now SPG+cayenne pepper. Everyone loves my brisket and I usually like there's when I knew they did something different. I was just south of Kilgore TX then. Good smoked brisket was everywhere. ✌🤟🖖

    • @JayRamboe
      @JayRamboe Před 2 lety

      I used Lawrys on everything when I was young

    • @capitalizingondumbmoney1679
      @capitalizingondumbmoney1679 Před 2 lety +3

      @@JayRamboe its called high blood pressure

    • @whiskeyjohnston
      @whiskeyjohnston Před 2 lety

      My friend! I’m in Kilgore right now! Henderson?

    • @davidb9547
      @davidb9547 Před 2 lety

      @@whiskeyjohnston Turnertown crossroad

    • @craigluhr7243
      @craigluhr7243 Před 2 lety +6

      This is true. I was part of a team cooking at the The Houston Rodeo back in the late 70's. Everyone used Lawrys and pepper on packer briskets. Dry rubs of any type were allowed. The brisket was tagged before it went on the smoker. Injections, marinades, wet binders, and any sauce or tallow was not allowed. We never wrapped either. Our brisket was some of the best. Franklin's is over priced and over rated. Its hard to f#ck up a prime brisket especially when you confit it in tallow. There are numerous places in Texas that have been around for 40 years or longer that are better. Just go to Lockhart and you will find at least 2. The hype about Franklin's is amazing. Texas BBQ was about taking cheap cuts of beef like brisket and shoulder clod and making it great. Steel pits were made to be portable. Klose Pits was one of the first to make and sell steel pits. Most joints had brick pits.

  • @martinbaron2921
    @martinbaron2921 Před 2 lety +11

    Great video!! I'd love to see two briskets with the addition of Lawry's on one as the ONLY difference, eliminate all other variables. No brine, no mustard. Then also your verdict on a comparison to Franklin's.

  • @kylekromer8047
    @kylekromer8047 Před 2 lety

    I've got brisket plans for Labor day and a whole lot of folks to feed. Always been a Salt & Pepper only guy on brisket, so to hear you say you think this is better, I'm excited to give it a try. I've learned so much from this channel, actually the best ribs I've ever done have been from one of your videos. Really appreciate what you're doing. Thanks man!

  • @dennisfowler1281
    @dennisfowler1281 Před 2 lety

    I love your videos but this one was great I always enjoy the comparison tests.

  • @wchops7578
    @wchops7578 Před 2 lety +42

    The Packers footage was legendary 😂

  • @Thermalburn
    @Thermalburn Před 2 lety +4

    I do 1 part salt, 1 part Lawry's, and 2 parts coarse ground pepper. I'll add just a little bit of garlic powder and smoked paprika as well. I've found that it gives you that "texas style" taste, but with a little bit of subtle notes for a more interesting taste; subtle enough where you usually cant pin point it. I love subtle flavors in my food and I do it to everything whether is bbq or not

    • @quinn12
      @quinn12 Před rokem

      it's not too salty?

  • @bradwilkins5264
    @bradwilkins5264 Před 2 lety

    I love your videos. I am a back yard bbq'r that has used a weber 22"er since i can remember. This saturday , Aug 28,2021, I will be smoking my first brisket. Just a simple Costco Prime. I am going to utilize the lawrys recipe. I can only hope to have folks be half excited as you guys get with these. I am hoping my months of videos and literature reading and watching pays off. Thank you for the time you put into these videos. tehy really do help us rookies who only cook for family of 4 or small group .

  • @TheKtownhustler
    @TheKtownhustler Před 2 lety

    Jeremy you are my hero! Thank you for doing so much research for us!!!

  • @DrewLonmyPillow
    @DrewLonmyPillow Před 2 lety +10

    17:29 it may just be that I was raised on Lowry's. It was the flavor of meat before I knew what anything was. The first time I had a real Lowry's prime rib, it wasn't just the taste of beef, it was the taste of nostalgia. It took me back to my childhood.

    • @lrrich8023
      @lrrich8023 Před 2 lety

      When the food is so good it puts you in the Mandolorian.

    • @appa609
      @appa609 Před 2 lety

      what is it like smoked salt?

    • @Reformedekko
      @Reformedekko Před 2 lety

      @@appa609 seasoned

  • @dalemaynard1967
    @dalemaynard1967 Před 2 lety +24

    It's a 50/50 mix of mustard and pickle juice for a slather. He's talked about it before.

    • @nzamecnik
      @nzamecnik Před 2 lety

      This is correct.

    • @coffeemochafrappucino
      @coffeemochafrappucino Před 2 lety

      pickle juice? Are You guys referring to dill pickle juice out of the jar after you eat the pickles?

    • @Advancedbatterytech
      @Advancedbatterytech Před 2 lety

      Yeah he did indeed talk about a slather

    • @logansmith9437
      @logansmith9437 Před 2 lety +1

      @@coffeemochafrappucino yes

    • @outnumberedbbq
      @outnumberedbbq Před 2 lety

      I seem to remember JL posting on a forum that mixing pickle juice and mustard was just a way to thin out the mustard and use some leftover juice so it isn’t wasted. Doesn’t add anything to the flavor.

  • @bruceharlick3322
    @bruceharlick3322 Před 2 lety

    Love your vids, Jeremy. Thanks again!

  • @Bungletronics
    @Bungletronics Před 2 lety

    I met Daniel Vaughn a couple times back when I lived in Dallas (09-12) and he was still an architect. I bought his book once it came out and followed his blog. He is a great asset to BBQ not only in Texas but also the whole country. I was really happy when Texas Monthly made him their first BBQ editor.

  • @Ebbyman413
    @Ebbyman413 Před 2 lety +6

    My mind was made up that the Lawry's was the best when you used the Packers for the animation, and just like the Packers, it was! Awesome video.

  • @waynethompson4315
    @waynethompson4315 Před 2 lety +4

    Jeremy, I happened to watch this video before my last brisket cook. The rub was amazing. The flavor of the brisket was one of the best, if not the best, I have ever cooked. I was also able to apply tallow when I wrapped the meat in butcher paper. Thanks for the tips! Keep up the good work!

  • @slouch186
    @slouch186 Před 2 lety

    dang when you cut to the shot of the finished briskets i literally gasped. they all look so good. i'm a big mustard fan personally so that's probably the one i would enjoy the most.

  • @angelogandolfo4174
    @angelogandolfo4174 Před 2 lety

    Great work! Very interesting!!
    Also, I’m LOVIN’ the blues-y, slide guitar background music, super cool!

  • @jondehoff4512
    @jondehoff4512 Před 2 lety +8

    I think “natural flavor” is usually a synonym for MSG

    • @MrJeffcoley1
      @MrJeffcoley1 Před 2 lety

      LOL cake some MSG on there for that extra "oomph."

  • @kc2110
    @kc2110 Před 2 lety +12

    Just FYI, in Franklin's Masterclass, he uses yellow mustard as a binding agent, so you missed a step there. Shouldn't make that much of a difference, but he does use mustard.

    • @khaelamensha3624
      @khaelamensha3624 Před 2 lety +2

      It is a huge difference. Mustard is a classical in french cooking and an excellent spice. US mustard have sugar in it so it helps caramelization of the brisket and creation of the bark.

    • @jjs8426
      @jjs8426 Před 2 lety +1

      @@khaelamensha3624 absolutely

    • @AaronRenOlson
      @AaronRenOlson Před 2 lety

      @@khaelamensha3624 Not to forget the obvious *other* ingredients in most mustards - vinegar, turmeric, paprika, garlic, etc. So, yes, it’s not just “salt and pepper.”

    • @thirdsbbq
      @thirdsbbq Před 2 lety

      Funny thing of that...in other videos, he uses hot sauce as a binder. 🤔🤔🤔

  • @UTEXTRACK
    @UTEXTRACK Před 2 lety

    Great information. I’m new at smoking and you’re expertise is very helpful.

  • @trevorgeorgeo8408
    @trevorgeorgeo8408 Před 2 lety

    all of your videos are fantastic keep up the good work bro

  • @alfromtx245
    @alfromtx245 Před 2 lety +18

    In my early days of smoking brisket, I used Lawry's and everyone loved it. I'm not even sure why I moved away from it. Lately, I've been using salt, pepper, and garlic powder. It's been a few years now, but I might have to try Lawry's again on my next brisket.

    • @unclealzbbq2185
      @unclealzbbq2185 Před 2 lety

      thats all you need check out my brisket it cost only 40 dollars and i did not have to crush it to get the juice to run out

  • @Fordamericanboy1
    @Fordamericanboy1 Před 2 lety +16

    I literally just did a porter road brisket with the lawrys seasoned salt and it was my best one yet. So definitely think this is something. Great video man keep them coming

    • @dreamervanroom
      @dreamervanroom Před 2 lety

      Lauries has msg, right?

    • @Fordamericanboy1
      @Fordamericanboy1 Před 2 lety

      @@dreamervanroom no it doesn't just had to check lol

    • @Namedeeznuts
      @Namedeeznuts Před 2 lety +1

      Lawrys or Morton’s season all. Makes a bomb ass brisket every time. Just watch the salt.

  • @pchitti241
    @pchitti241 Před 2 lety +2

    I worked at a killer little BBQ in my late teens and again in the early 20's, grew up in centr Texas. Our rub was salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cayane. Has been a close to 20 years since I have mixed it up. Was always one of the best briskets around.

  • @vizion9680
    @vizion9680 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video with a lot of great information, thank you!

  • @durden.tyler537
    @durden.tyler537 Před 2 lety +4

    I’ve learned that adding dried Mex oregano to almost all of my smoker rubs adds a great flavor. Tony Chackere’s mixed 50:50 with Lawry’s is an excellent base for most rubs.

    • @TechTails
      @TechTails Před 2 lety

      Mexican oregano is disgusting.

  • @anotherZulu
    @anotherZulu Před 2 lety +13

    Word of advice: whoever tells you about how things are done in Texas probably just moved here.

    • @unclealzbbq2185
      @unclealzbbq2185 Před 2 lety

      This guy is a fake-- He actually has to ask his wife or girlfriend does it taste good and his facial expressions say it all just another fraud that makes good videos

    • @jima4303
      @jima4303 Před 2 lety

      @@unclealzbbq2185 Don't rag on him man. He gives out good info, and its free. It will cost 700.00 from the pros

    • @ev6558
      @ev6558 Před 2 lety

      Word of advice: anyone who tells you "this food has to be eaten this specific way" is a pretentious twat who doesn't know anything about cooking that someone else didn't tell him.

  • @jaylensmith5936
    @jaylensmith5936 Před 2 lety +1

    Keep up the excellent work Jeremy!

  • @paula.2422
    @paula.2422 Před 2 lety

    Haven't cooked a brisket in ages! I had to come back to this video for the recipe (which I've now added to my book) and I'll check back in with my results....which I have high expectations for. I'll also be finishing with the tallow, butcher's paper, foil boat method. Thanks again! 👍❤

  • @petethehandyman9185
    @petethehandyman9185 Před 2 lety +59

    After seeing what Harry Soo uses, there’s more than one way to season a brisket, doesn’t make one right or one wrong, just different

    • @TheRealPunisher
      @TheRealPunisher Před 2 lety +12

      Good thing jeremy is doing the experimenting for us briskets r pricey af lol

    • @scottgunther2021
      @scottgunther2021 Před 2 lety +2

      @@JasonMiller-sd9eh they're like $4/lb. That's less than most beef.

    • @MadScientistBBQ
      @MadScientistBBQ  Před 2 lety +18

      Yeah, whatever you like is the right answer.

    • @jsteen84
      @jsteen84 Před 2 lety +6

      @@scottgunther2021 I think people are struggling to find for $4/lb…

    • @cup_and_cone
      @cup_and_cone Před 2 lety +7

      @@scottgunther2021 Not entirely the whole story. It may be $4/lb for a packard, but you're instantly trimming 1/5 of the weight off, and then you loose close to half in weight throughout an all day cook... Brisket now rivals that of Choice ribeye steaks.

  • @trito408
    @trito408 Před 2 lety +7

    Great video, I personally was never satisfy with just S&P. I tried many variations of S&P as well as other premade seasonings and so far my favorite is a light layer of kosher salt over night and McCormick Montreal steak seasoning before going into the smoker.

  • @40russia
    @40russia Před 6 měsíci

    Great video as usual. I'm on several FB bbq forums and always recommend your CZcams channel.

  • @stevesosinski
    @stevesosinski Před 2 lety

    Great info, thanks for sharing!

  • @matteoadesso5375
    @matteoadesso5375 Před 2 lety +21

    Mad scientist bbq = Watergate of bbq!!! Love the channel man keep up the amazing work.

  • @wilbur63wb
    @wilbur63wb Před 2 lety +10

    This needs to be conducted as a blind taste-test!

  • @abushfield71
    @abushfield71 Před 2 lety +1

    Franklin learned how to smoke from Wayne Mueller, when he used to run a bbq food truck in Austin. Wayne moved back to Taylor,TX to run his grandpa restaurant Louie Mueller. Wayne’s pepper n salt ratio is 9 parts pepper to 1 part salt. My son and I have been touring Texas bbq restaurants for the past 4 out of 6 years during spring break and our #1 favorite is Louie Mueller. We also judge the restaurants by their lean slices not fatty. True Pitmasters will make the lean slices just as good as the fatty. One thing we’ve also learned is it’s best to try these restaurants when they first open. That’s when you get the freshest of briskets.

    • @CoolJay77
      @CoolJay77 Před 2 lety

      The 9 to 1 pepper to salt explains the thick crust on Louie Mueller briskets. The brisket at La Barbecue, which has a lineage to Louie Mueller seems to have a similar bark.

  • @JeffStudley
    @JeffStudley Před 2 lety

    Had to stop this at 1:16 just to say how thankful I am that you inserted "da-da-DAHHHHHH" to add emphasis. That kills LOL!

  • @theremingtonjames
    @theremingtonjames Před 2 lety +273

    The Plot Thickens…

    • @jeredbare9282
      @jeredbare9282 Před 2 lety +33

      Never expected to see RJF comment on this channel but makes sense after watching your recent "cheat meals". LETS DO ITTTTTTTT

    • @elijahgrowcock7549
      @elijahgrowcock7549 Před 2 lety +16

      My two worlds are colliding.

    • @kilo-da-great8799
      @kilo-da-great8799 Před 2 lety +4

      He exposing Texas bbq and trying to get their secrets

    • @kilo-da-great8799
      @kilo-da-great8799 Před 2 lety +9

      Just like Rodney Scott said paprika paprika paprika

    • @kingmike7729
      @kingmike7729 Před 2 lety +14

      Remington James gonna claim this brisket as his own 😂

  • @stevenkirbach6241
    @stevenkirbach6241 Před 2 lety +6

    We just had the Franklin BBQ brisket shipped and I made one with this recipe and they are definitely different. The Franklin does taste like just salt & pepper!

    • @unclealzbbq2185
      @unclealzbbq2185 Před 2 lety

      I made a 40 dollar brisket -- check it ou i can save all of you a lot of money BRISKETS are EASY to cook

  • @GB.512
    @GB.512 Před 2 lety

    Wow! Thank you sir for the leg work and finding all the information. I just did a portion of brisket prime from my local meat market and used this recipe and WOW! you are not lying this just gave the meat another level of flavor! Thanks just fed my family with some of this delicious bbq. Ps first time i tallowed call it both or the run but it was amazing!!!!!!

  • @christopherhobby8391
    @christopherhobby8391 Před 2 lety

    Man I like the honesty when you bite into your flat/point pieces, you’re always amazed as if you think it won’t come out good, that’s bein’ humble no doubt. It looks good from here and can tell it’s gonna be good the way it looks cut into. Don’t know about sugar bein’ in my rub on a beef brisket. That goes a long way for me. But those briskets make me hungry 🤤 every time you put them on the cuttin’ board. Especially when you cut into’em. Keep up the great work and please keep challengin’ yourself with other styles and keep bringin’ out the videos Jeremy.

  • @aaronmudge4537
    @aaronmudge4537 Před 2 lety +4

    Going to try it this Sunday, already got my brisket. Great Vid!

    • @difidon
      @difidon Před 2 lety

      Will you also use the pickle juice?

    • @leeavirett1287
      @leeavirett1287 Před 2 lety

      @@difidon Do you know whether to use sweet or dill pickle juice? It's an important ingredient that needs to be named.

    • @difidon
      @difidon Před 2 lety

      @@leeavirett1287 typically dill pickle is used. I think sweet pickle could cause some adverse effects, like extra caramelization of the bark. Just my theory...

    • @leeavirett1287
      @leeavirett1287 Před 2 lety +1

      @@difidon Makes total sense. At the price of brisket I didn't want blow it! Thanks

    • @difidon
      @difidon Před 2 lety

      @@leeavirett1287 let me know how it turns out. Good luck!

  • @teddydrums8149
    @teddydrums8149 Před 2 lety +26

    “It’s sweet, what’s in it?”
    Jeremy: “sugar.”
    Lmao i dunno why that made me laugh so hard. Seems so obvious but taste is so complex sometimes its hard to just diagnose it.

  • @Chrissers2010
    @Chrissers2010 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video! Lawry's has been our go to on tri tip for about a decade.

  • @StephenBlackWolf
    @StephenBlackWolf Před 2 lety +1

    Okay, I discovered you from a suggestion on the BBQ Pit Boys channel. I love those guys, but they go for novelty too often, in my opinion. You, sir, are an artist. I love that you approach questions with an open mind, and always seek to improve yourself - which in turns helps us, your fans, improve our game at the smoker. Loving your stuff - please don't stop!!

    • @whodat4ever80
      @whodat4ever80 Před rokem

      Tbf their channels really old. They already have videos for every typical bbq item. They would just be reposting the same video’s over and over again if they didn’t do some novel recipes

  • @Guitarhero1800
    @Guitarhero1800 Před 2 lety +12

    'Natural Flavor' might be yeast extract. It's used for it's high MSG content. It's a way of adding MSG without the need to label it.

    • @Rob-df6py
      @Rob-df6py Před 2 lety

      100%. Just ask Harry Soo

    • @MadScientistBBQ
      @MadScientistBBQ  Před 2 lety

      Ahhhhhh. Makes sense.

    • @richardsarcheryreviews
      @richardsarcheryreviews Před 2 lety

      @@MadScientistBBQ hi there in the UK yeast extract is marmite you could use it as a binder I haven't tried it myself but I should imagine it would work

    • @MaxFeken
      @MaxFeken Před 2 lety

      why do people think that MSG is bad? it natural and i used to eat it by the handful (Accent) when i was a kid, lol!

  • @r2rito
    @r2rito Před 2 lety +18

    I love Jeremy keeping true to his tittle, “Mad Scientist BBQ.” He doesn’t just make proclamations, but proves or disproves withe the scientific method. Big FAN!!!

  • @morley3810
    @morley3810 Před 2 lety

    Awesome! Football and brisket... 2 of my favorite "weekend" things in the world!

  • @jake40509
    @jake40509 Před 2 lety

    You're now, officially, my favorite BBQ CZcamsr. You used a Packers highlight!!! Go Pack Go!!

  • @Mr_Jumbles
    @Mr_Jumbles Před 2 lety +3

    Video idea suggest: can you really not taste mustard as a binder when compared side by side?
    Heard so many youtube pit masters claim you can't but never have seen them compare it side by side, they just always have to reassure you that you can't when they say to use it.
    I think you're mad enough to try Jeremy!

    • @moradoleatherdesigns9056
      @moradoleatherdesigns9056 Před 2 lety

      I absolutely hate mustard but us it as a binder on a few things and trust me you cannot taste unless you go crazy with it then you will get a little of that mustard bite.

  • @jirbybbq
    @jirbybbq Před 2 lety +9

    You’re right 😹👍

    • @jirbybbq
      @jirbybbq Před 2 lety +6

      Gotta go Black pepper first tho 😩

  • @christianharris3756
    @christianharris3756 Před 2 lety +1

    I am a huge fan. I’m also in pursuit of the best barbecue; be it from me, or some whole in the wall place. Jeremy is a great teacher who doesn’t hold back secrets. I look forward to any new insights. I’m sure they’ll be on point.

  • @WrichKnives
    @WrichKnives Před 2 lety

    I'm from Wisconsin and the fact that you and cooking brisket and showing packer clips makes me wanna subscribe again.

  • @abouttreefitty
    @abouttreefitty Před 2 lety +11

    I'm wondering how much the mustard came into play in the difference between salt & pepper only vs. Lawry's. Maybe a future test of 4 briskets, 2 with no mustard and salt & pepper on one and Lawry's on one, and then 2 with mustard with salt & pepper on one and Lawry's on one

    • @pepper684
      @pepper684 Před 2 lety +1

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @TrulyUnfortunate
      @TrulyUnfortunate Před 2 lety

      Mustard does nothing for the flavor.
      It just makes your salt and pepper stick.

  • @AntsBBQCookout
    @AntsBBQCookout Před 2 lety +10

    Tried Lawrys on a brisket for the first time last week after watching a video from Jirby BBQ. Was pretty dang good. I usually use meathead goldwyns big bad beef rub otherwise for brisket.

    • @jirbybbq
      @jirbybbq Před 2 lety +6

      ❤️❤️

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout Před 2 lety +1

      @@jirbybbq yooo!

    • @coreymcconnell3300
      @coreymcconnell3300 Před 2 lety +3

      I live 5 min from Goldees. Great dudes and Johnny’s vids are the most informative bbq vids out there from a Restaurant pitmaster!

    • @xavierp21
      @xavierp21 Před 2 lety +1

      @@coreymcconnell3300 im in Carrollton and need to make my way to Goldees. You're one lucky dude to be in closer proximity

    • @coreymcconnell3300
      @coreymcconnell3300 Před 2 lety +2

      @xavier Perez get there early and try everything or put in a pre-order to make sure you get to try it all. And don’t forget the banana pudding. We need an @jirby bbq on that too, lol!

  • @rdefabri
    @rdefabri Před 2 lety

    Great stuff, will try this next time!

  • @drporter84
    @drporter84 Před 2 lety

    Loved that you used a play with Jordy Nelson. Love your videos!