The Brisket Chronicles - How to Barbecue and Braise It, Smoke It and Cure It, Turn It into Tacos, Hash, and Pastrami, Too
Author(s): Steven Raichlen
It all starts with the big kahuna: an authentic Texas barbecued brisket, aka 18 pounds of smoky, fatty, proteinaceous awesomeness. And from this revelation of pure beefy goodness comes burnt ends. Corned beef. Ropa Vieja. Bollito Misto. Pho . . . and slowly it dawns on you: Brisket must be the tastiest, most versatile, and most beloved cut of meat in the world.
In The Brisket Chronicles, Steven Raichlen--"The Julia Child of BBQ" (Los Angeles Times)--shares his 50 best brisket recipes while showing us step-by-foolproof-step how to 'cue it, grill it, smoke it, braise it, cure it, and boil it. This is next-level comfort food: Texas brisket and Kansas City brisket, Jamaican Jerk Brisket, Old School Pastrami, a perfect Passover brisket with dried fruits and sweet wine, Brisket Ramen, even burgers. Plus what to do with the leftovers: the ultimate Brisket Hash, Brisket Baked Beans, Bacon-Grilled Brisket Bites. And for total mind-blowing pleasure, Kettle Corn with Crispy Brisket. You heard right.
Includes full-color photographs throughout; complete tips and techniques for choosing the right cuts; handling, prepping, and storing a brisket; and recipes for accompaniments, too, including slaws, salads, and sauces.
General Information
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- : Workman Publishing Company, Incorporated
- : Workman
- : 0.771107
- : 01 April 2019
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Steven Raichlen
- : Paperback
- : 1904
- : English
- : 256