Aaron Franklin's Brisket Secret

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[@MadScientistBBQ]

For those who are wondering, the reason for showing the juices coming out of the wrap was to point out that this original butcher paper must have been replaced before service because all of the aqueous liquid is gone by the time they serve the brisket. Also, there is too much rendered fat in the new butcher paper to have just come from rewrapping in butcher paper alone. A resting brisket just won’t leak that much fat. Another purpose in rewrapping is that when you remove the excess water, the bark is less likely to get “washed away” and you preserve its integrity over the long rest time.

[@joelcharman6816]

Like to say. I love in england and your videos have helped me a lot when learning how to bbq. Hope you do a trip to the northern uk. Big fan

[@virtualguthrie]

It seems silly when people do it on their Reddit posts but your videos are specifically for demonstration so it makes sense in that context.

[@rxw5520]

One of Aaron Franklin’s pit masters shows the brisket method and it clearly shows tallow along with apple cider vinegar spritz in the butcher paper. Look up “Texicana BBQ how to smoke a perfect Texas style brisket every time” and watch closely at the 15 minute 23 second mark. There is a generous spritz of vinegar and huge blobs of tallow under the brisket. He then mentions the tallow right after this. I’d say that’s pretty clear confirmation this is what they’re doing. (The guy’s name is Max, who can be seen in Harry Soo’s video of his tour of the pits at Franklin’s.)

[@Adrian-mw8he]

Go watch Aaron franklin teaches Texas style bbq official trailer masterclass and pause at 00:50 there's your answer

[@tommcclure8727]

Instead of the $30/lb Wagyu melted tallow you used, I tried using the $1.30/lb block of generic lard from HEB. I did not melt it, instead I just scooped of a couple of large spoonfuls and applied them to each side of the brisket as I was wrapping. I figured the meat would melt the tallow and it did. By the time I finished cooking the butcher paper was soaked and the briskets(I cooked two) looked like jiggly jello molds. Resulting flavor was outstanding. Thanks for the tip. It's now my go forward method. Cooked on a $300 kamodo.

[@TxMasterOfNone]

Whether or not this is the secret ingredient doesn’t matter, you’ve made an improvement to your brisket and shared your knowledge, thanks for what you do.

[@randylayhe4279]

He added fat. This isn’t splitting the atom. 1+1=4

[@muddlasvegas]

@@randylayhe4279 Jealous?

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

Amen!

[@internetshaquille]

I think this is the first time the word "secret" has been used properly on youtube

[@servantleader72]

Agreed!

[@louprieto9031]

Agreed!!!

[@GetOutofthePortaPotty]

Awesome and very true

[@qamberaliharoon9259]

How is it you are on all the videos I am on man!

[@quill1260]

Touche'.

[@djovanimiok3487]

I don't care if Franklin does it with beef tallow what I care is that you are willing to share your improvement helping us do a better brisket. I love your scientific approach in everything you do. please don't ever stop.

[@elcheapooutdoors7883]

I don't care if he uses tallow or not, I'm just glad you showed me the idea to make my briskets super delicious. As long as it's delicious it's fine by me. Lol

[@dustyzamecnik1373]

Your addiction to Franklin and the pursuit of great BBQ benefits us all, and we all appreciate it!

[@limelorax]

Kinda like Guga's obsession of making damn good steaks out of eye round.

[@jatten2004]

@FckBigTech YTincluded Cheers everybody

[@BrianUpward]

​@FckBigTech YTincluded hard disagree, you're probably just unhappy and don't like to see someone so cheery.

[@BrianUpward]

@FckBigTech YTincluded lol, gets triggered then calls me a snowflake. Laughing at your own jokes doesn't make them funny.

[@ejakathebeast]

@The Young Turds ratioed. Your complaining and when someone disagrees you call them a snowflake. Smh

[@Boourns_]

In his Masterclass he he says something like, "you can keep off of this fat to make tallow, we use a heap of tallow at the restaurant". It's just a throw away line, but he says lots of tallow. Love the videos mate!

[@PrestonHelton]

He does, that’s true. Tallow is used for everything in a bbq joint. From squeaking doors to rubbing the pits down with it to keep the rust brown and slick.

[@1jugglethis]

Hmmn...yeah, he does say that. Now I'm questioning my own response above, where I said he doesn't mention tallow in the preparation of his brisket.....but the implication that he does use "a lot" of tallow bags the question...

[@Daniel-oq7rc]

In his Masterclass you can see that the butcher paper of the Brisket he unwrapped was totally soaked and contained a ton of moisture. The brisket he took off the smoker did not. Even if he says that he will teach exactly like he would train someone at Franklin Bbq, i think there is still a secret and that tallow could be the key 😏

[@rxw5520]

@Bob Watters As mentioned in this video, Aaron instructs buyers to ‘add fat (butter) to an already extremely fatty piece of meat’ when you purchase his brisket online, so this logic isn’t sound.

[@rxw5520]

@Bob Watters this video states the bark was not sacrificed. I am trying it this weekend will report back if I remember. Although admittedly if you’re saying wrapping in anything is cheating I’m guessing you aren’t interested.

[@TROYCOOKS]

I love your scientific approach to a problem Jeremy. Great video my friend!!!

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Thanks T-ROY! Hope you’re doing well!

[@baileymoto]

Trrrooooyyyy!

[@TROYCOOKS]

@@MadScientistBBQ I'm doing great now that we are above freezing temps. LOL Hope all is well on your end brother!! Cheers to ya!!!!!

[@TROYCOOKS]

@@baileymoto Howdy bro!!! Cheers!!!!!!

[@johnsmith-sv1vr]

@@TROYCOOKS howdy Troy!! Yessir we just came out of the deep freeze! 😆 They cancelled the dang HLSR this year. We sure were looking forward to that!

[@TheAnon232]

Dude, you’re such a gift to this community! Thank you for sharing!

[@zacclift1494]

My favorite KZbinr, doesn’t try to be someone he is not. A true craftsman.

[@Matt-td4tk]

He's literally trying to be Franklin lol

[@MrCaryk]

Lol my thoughts exactly. He worships him

[@tomhopkins6758]

Agreed. True craftsman

[@TheBradleyd1146]

@@MrCaryk Nah. You're confusing it with trying to master a craft.

[@toodrunktotastethischicken]

The "obsession" is the pursuit. It has nothing to do with Franklin, other than the meat craft. The knowledge gained is the end all, it's another tool in the box for crafting. It's apparent some of you have never strived to be greater at something.

[@carlosenriquez6770]

I've been to Franklin's two times in the past two years and have tasted his brisket and I tried the beef tallow last week and it was right on the money.

[@TechTails]

How sure are you???

[@kevinmong6782]

Did u let ur brisket rest 11 hrs

[@AltimaNEO]

@@TechTails on the money sure

[@alfredorebaza1496]

Jeremy, I don’t normally comment, but I have been following since I bought my Oklahoma Long Horn combo (July 2020). I have been using all your videos to cook. My family loves my ribs. This past weekend I finally decided to give a shot to cook my first brisket ( I also added the Tallow). It took me 13 hours, but my family loved it. Thank you for taking the time to teach things easy.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Thanks Alfredo! That’s great to hear. I’m so happy that the videos have helped you with barbecue for you and your family. Good luck and keep smoking!

[@terryrobinson4090]

@@MadScientistBBQ Where did you get the liquid beef tallow from...

[@BinaryShade]

@@terryrobinson4090 amazon link is in the description above

[@terryrobinson4090]

@@BinaryShade Cool thanks bro

[@fatasianone]

@@terryrobinson4090 you can render your own with the brisket trimmings!

[@skwerlee]

Jeremy I can't tell you how much your content has improved since moving to kentucky. Production value is awesome

[@tuckerharding4609]

I was about to comment the same thing.. videos keep getting better and better!

[@artemioquintero7866]

Same for me

[@atmbbq]

Me too. LOve your videos, Jeremy. Keep up the good work. UR Kentucky videos are better

[@TMac0925]

No doubt. From Cali to KY, not surprised.

[@RickBakas]

I was thinking the same thing. The blown out background and lighting was high production value as was the music.

[@BluePiggy97]

Jeremy, this is a total game-changer. Thanks so much for the work you put in to make everyone better cooks.

[@vsteel]

As an engineer I really appreciate the scientific method you use to verify changes to your process and ingredients. Keep up the great work and thank you for working so hard to have such high quality videos.

[@Benchumblito]

I like the "99% is skill" part because just saying you found "*the secret*" would kind of de-emphasize the talent and work behind it. This video just radiates respect and admiration instead of the usual *gotcha* other replication videos have. keep it up yo :)

[@krombopulos_michael]

I think that's true with basically every "secret recipe" or "family recipe" or whatever. People want to think there's some quick shortcut to getting great results, but it's never really about the recipe, it's about the skill of the person making it, and you can't steal skill. It would be like thinking a cherry on top of a cake is what makes it great. It's nice to have a good cherry, and it'll make it better, but it's not going to make a bad cake much better, and a bad cherry won't make a good cake much worse.

[@fannymacias5357]

Soooo true!!

[@pmorris031]

@@krombopulos_michael exactly. It’s why Franklin gives his “recipe” as salt and pepper...good luck with that. Itd be like a master wine maker saying his recipe is grapes.

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

@@krombopulos_michael yea, I've never seen someone who can't cook learn some secret and all of a sudden pump out a perfect dish. You gotta be able to do well before the tip or trick in order for it to matter for sure.

[@crabmansteve6844]

This, I can tell someone how to make my paprikás csirke, and with what ingredients, but the fact is I've done it so much that the little bits and techniques I found along the way add up.

[@adammack4772]

In the masterclass that Aaron did he talks briefly about how they make tallow at the restaurant with the trimmings. So with that said I think you are on to something here.

[@marcellaperos8050]

max from texicana bbq already talks about adding tallow to brisket! he made a tallow video last year and he worked at franklin bbq

[@johngonzalez13]

All I gotta say is THANK YOU Jeremy! I tried this last night and it was dead on! Without question the moistest brisket I’ve ever made, and I felt it added an authentically beefy flavor that any other ingredient simply couldn’t replicate. Just Perfect!

[@user-ev7qw8oi7e]

This guy is a master public speaker and doctor of brisket investigation. Your the best in the field.

[@texasville]

Did my first brisket in years yesterday. Used a cheap offset that I was given. Used all the knowledge I gained from you and Harry Soo. I used lard instead of tallow. It was smoked with the brisket. I mopped using it and wrapped with it. I achieved great fire management I learned here. It came out perfect. Best brisket I've had in years. Thanks so much.

[@docdoc8556]

so lard is perfectly acceptable to use? if this is the case then great, because lard is WAY WAY cheaper than wagyu beef tallow :D

[@chaseh2371]

In this video you briefly referenced Aaron resting his briskets anywhere from 11-12hrs. I would certainly appreciate a video explaining different methods on how to rest a brisket, and if there is a difference on resting/keeping warm in a cooler vs counter top, as well as different lengths of time, etc!

[@roman727]

Get a yeti cooler and toss it in, trust me

[@travisminton2141]

Make sure fill the empty space in the cooler with something like towels. They make better insulation than plain air.

[@coybrown4495]

Harbor freight sells moving blankets cheap that work excellent

[@mrrobinson3718]

What he means is, most restaurants have warmers set at 145-150. The meats are placed in those for hours at the resting temp.

[@Escotch77]

Coleman Party Stackers work great. I heat them up with hot water 45-30 mins ahead of expected to pull off the smoker. Dump the water and put in the meat, this cambro method keeps the meat from losing a lot of heat to heat up the cooler. I have held things for several hours this way. I like the coleman because the inside volume is small compared to a big old yeti etc. again, less heat sucked out of the meat.

[@tauajevitattoo8917]

I appreciate the video so much! I smoked a brisket this past weekend with tallow during the wrap and it was absolutely outstanding. I've got so much to learn, thanks for putting out awesome content.

[@paulrose6608]

Jeremy, I would like to give a big thank you to all of your vids. Your path to excellence, plus the fact you share your trials and tribulations is awesome. My first cook was a pork rib on a borrowed Oklahoma Joe offset. From that point on I was hooked into smoking. Since then I found you and other youtubers. I soon after bought my first offset. The "NexGrill" after a few cooks and continuing watching vids, I decided for my first fowl smoke I'd step up and get a better smoker. The char griller pro 8125. The very day I picked up the pro offset you posted a vid "The cheapest offset you can buy." I was excited to see we had very similar challenges. Just this weekend I finally decided to take on the brisket challenge, and to add to the stress, it's my first beef cook, and I was catering a birthday. This vid came out just in time for the party and everyone raved how excellent it was!!!! Thank you very much Jeremy and for all you do!!!! -Paul

[@breth9276]

This makes 100% sense especially considering the amount of trimming they do. Superior product and no waste. Great video man.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Like a Master Class in critical analysis of barbecue videos. This was a seriously fun watch! Cheers, MSBBQ!

[@jackedupvideos5785]

regardless of what Franklin really does this is one of the best ideas I've heard in a while. Thanks for the great idea.

[@woodyiswhere]

Great video! Agree with others, "secret" is usually clickbait but you did an amazing job of staying humble, being objective and giving your honest opinion. Live in Austin, have had Franklins, and this video is a great service to those trying to recreate. Cheers!

[@MadScientistBBQ]

For anyone who tries this, let me know how it works! Getting feedback from everyone who tries it out there helps me understand more about how it works in different conditions, smokers, etc.

[@nativemeatsbbq4546]

Will do. I'm gonna try it with some rendered brisket fat from previous cooks. I love that you used Wagyu! I gotta get some of that.

[@LR-me3kc]

There’s another video I saw where they pull out the turkey breasts and it looked like it was in water/oil and I kept thinking to myself that was weird. Let me try to find it again and link it

[@MadScientistBBQ]

@@LR-me3kc thanks!

[@brandoncassidy807]

@@LR-me3kc So I think they dip the turkey into butter right before you get it. I have tried it that way and it is most definitely next level.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

@@brandoncassidy807 I think I remember seeing that as well but don’t know which video

[@motowncooking6125]

Awesome video. I've actually started doing this after seeing another KZbin channel do a cook and he was basting his briskets with beef tallow then when he went to wrap he added the tallo and the end result was absolutely incredible. The video was in a different language so it was hard to pick up what they were saying but you could clearly see the method worked great

[@quill1260]

I've never seen it before. That's cool MT C.

[@jeffreymurray4855]

I have watched your channel for years and recently got into the Wagyu Tallow info because I really want to become more skilled with smoking/grilling/Q’ing and will be looking at your channel to see the episode of “Brisket for Dummies” (lol) but your knowledge of brisket and prep and seasoning and smoking is second to none…TY for this video I can’t wait to use the tallow which I got today and will use when in the kitchen!

[@jellymaneducation6168]

Ive been watching your stuff back when you had just a few subscribers. So happy youre about to reach 200k! Congrats. Love the videos. Keep them coming!

[@makeitkozi]

For the pursuit of learning! Keep ‘em coming, please!!

[@matthewsciarrotta2118]

What matters isn’t what franklin is doing, but that you have found something that is better than the product you had previously. Great work!

[@stevereisman6872]

Excellent point....and I like the part where he essentially says he doesn't care about what he knows but rather about getting better and improving! I identify and relate to this guy!

[@jackrodosta7971]

I tried this last night, AWESOME! I started Wednesday, I trimmed and seasoned (salt and pepper only) refrigerated till Friday. I smoked it at 225 with the brisket fat cut into small chunks in a cast iron pan for 9 hours ( till I got the color I wanted) then wrapped in peach paper with the tallow drizzle, let cool to 190 deg and rewrapped with beef tallow drizzle and held in a cooler for 8 hours. Best brisket I’ve ever made thanks for the videos!

[@akozy]

Great video! New barbecuer here, just got my Traeger grill and I've been watching a lot of videos and reading lots of articles. Your channel is my favorite so far! Thanks for the fantastic content. ( Production quality and color grading are on point by the way! )

[@shawnklein5592]

(reveals Franklin's secret) and Jeremy was never heard from again

[@gardnerwebb3749]

🤔🙈🙉🙊

[@brianhorst5860]

I have watched a lot of the Franklin videos and i have always wondered why the butcher paper is always so wet. Yes mine are as well but not as much as there's. This makes so much sense.

[@josephmccullough1108]

I spray my with vinegar before I wrap them. Not sure if that’s good or bad.. any feedback?

[@g.9499]

@@josephmccullough1108 I have been doing the vinegar spray as well, but after watching this, I would not be surprised if that is what AF does. Yes he has never said he does this; though that isn’t to say he conveniently left out saying what he thinks is a crucial difference maker between himself and other pit masters of Central Texas BBQ. I know I’m trying my tallow next time I smoke a brisket!

[@josephmccullough1108]

@@g.9499 ohh ya! I don’t know how anyone who cares enough about smoking brisket that you watch the video and comb through the comments, but yet you don’t try the tallow method on your next brisket. I am 100% doing it too!! I keep thinking about since I watched the video. My only question is if I smoke one the new way and the 2nd with the vinegar way to compare. Lotta beef!!

[@skconnection]

Totally agree! I spray my butcher paper with apple cider vinegar, and while it tastes fine, my butcher paper is never as oily as there's. I'm trying tallow.

[@dragon864]

@@skconnection Max from Texicana BBQ worked at Franklin. He sprays the paper with apple cider vinegar and tallow. Go to Texicana bbq and his paper looks like franklins.

[@lhartatt]

I have tried numerous recipes and techniques for beef short ribs. All turned out with tough meat even a French recipe for braising all day with four bottles of red wine. Over the past weekend, I followed your technique. Tender meat for the first time in my decade and a half of effort. Thanks immensely.

[@marlonmoneda12]

This video is Incredibly diligent and informative, and quite groundbreaking for the amateurs! Thank you for sharing your formulation of a hypothesis and then testing it out! I am excited to try this on my own cooking!

[@timmartin9222]

They probably render down all their trimmings, makes sense thanks for the content

[@jacksoncude9824]

@@TheKtownhustler trim the brisket?

[@Rob-df6py]

@@TheKtownhustler hilarious. Franklin would start to itch if he walked past an untrimmed, non-aerodynamic brisket...

[@barnee27]

They definitely make tallow. I saw a video of him somewhere where he said they use it on squeaky door frames and other stuff but I bet they use it to cook with. Definitely going to try this next time.

[@MangZhu]

@@barnee27 that’s the masterclass video I think

[@jaylancaster5419]

Most all those places use their trim. Put those hunks of fat through a meat grinder & it renders...well...it renders like butter...

[@GardenStateBBQ]

I love how ever since this video came out I am starting to see on social media tallow being applied to wrap 😂 good stuff brother! 👏🏼

[@Smokinat7900]

Don't even know who Aaron Franklin is; just know that you have got it going on. We live at approx 7900 feet above sea level so brisket maxed out at 200.6 degrees. Thanks to your 1. Wagyu tallow tip, 2. tips on knowing when to wrap (for us was 176 degrees), 3. trusting that it was actually done at 200.6 based on feel, 4. advise on importance of resting the brisket, we just had the best, juiciest, beefiest brisket we have ever made. Thank you for the great techniques!

[@ortiztino]

Bro, thanks for this and all your vids. You're amazing, thanks for putting in the work us common folks don't have time to do. Keep it up, I'm a follower.

[@jnlambright]

I didn't have the Beef Tallow until today, but I did have a ton of leftover bacon fat this weekend and used it instead. I would say the results were quite extraordinary. My picky wife commented several times about how tender/moist the brisket was and I used the same rub & technique I normally do. I am a convert. Honestly I don't care if this is what Aaron does at his joint or not - This is what I will be doing from now on!

[@jordanott5464]

I don't comment on a lot of videos, but damn what a great job you did noticing things and putting them together. I swear I'm always disappointed with my briskets but I'm gonna try this

[@christophercurry7742]

I also love the scientific approach. It really helps break down the ‘why’ of every move that must be done so. BBQ is an art. Over my years of learning I have really upped my game and it’s thanks to guys that share 👍

[@catinaraysrelaxingcorner7020]

I love watching you're videos and the knowledge you share!! Thanks, Ray.

[@mn22286]

I was on the verge of subbing but this video made me do it. Analyzing BBQ Brisket videos like they're the Zapruder film is 👍😂

[@MadScientistBBQ]

😂

[@yossarian3]

You place the brisket back and to the left.

[@justindearmond1]

@@yossarian3 ha!! tell ya, the real secret is kept on the greasy knoll.

[@davidwatkins8016]

It rubs the lotion on its skin....

[@fatworksfoods]

Thanks for helping bring back the fat Jeremy! Also, thanks for mentioning us in your description. We've been at it for 10 years so it's nice to see the BBQ community catching up :) We are happy to offer your followers looking for a higher-end Grass Fed Grass Finished Tallow and Organic Tallow. Just hit us up!

[@snipezttd9828]

The close-up shot of the smoke stack with the sound of birds singing in the background is absolutely mesmerizing!!

[@fish4kbcf]

Tried this over the weekend and it was by far an awesome addition to cooking a brisket. I’m actually surprised someone hasn’t thought of this before. Seems like such a simple idea but it’s a game changer.

[@matthewparrish7594]

This is a killer video. I'm trying this next cook.

[@bobbinkle4253]

Wow Jeremy. I wish I could like this video more than once. I appreciate you’re content. If Aaron is the guru you are a close second. Thanks for all your tips. You make me a better bbq cook. and I always mention your name.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Thanks Bob! I really appreciate that. Makes me feel good to know I have helped you with your bbq. Good luck and keep smokin’

[@dennismcdowell4520]

Thank you for this. I just tried it on a 12lb whole prime on a vertical pellet smoke and it by far is the best I have ever done. So thanks for sharing

[@jolly76]

Love all your videos! Thanks for all you do, coming from Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦 😀

[@Baggio248]

I’ve worked for a pit master who is friends with Aaron and learned from his main guys and we always added tallow during the wrap.

[@Rafael-rt3wu]

Yeah right

[@alexjordan4590]

@@Rafael-rt3wu My father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate did too :)

[@Niko-zg6uq]

Interesting, but do you guys rewrap with a fresh set of tallow like bbqscientist did or just keep it in its original wrap?

[@adwnpinoy]

Love this video! Using the affiliate link for beef tallow! Please do a video on rest times and how to rest and carryover cooking. It would be amazing to be able to do a brisket the day before and adjusting how to rest depending on when you plan to serve

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Thanks! And good idea for another video

[@ScottAcy]

@@MadScientistBBQ I did a brisket the Sat before Super Bowl. Took it off the cooker at 10:30 PM placed it in a zip lock brine bag then in one of those insulated carry bags from Costco then in a regular cooler with towels to take up any empty space. 10 am the next day was still warm. (I wish I would have temped it)Not 145 though. Need to figure out how to keep it there without the big bucks oven.

[@MatBanis82]

Would love this video also

[@adwnpinoy]

Scott Acy I’ve read some ppl put hot water in the cooler to pre-heat it then pour out the water before putting the meat and towels in

[@josecito976]

@@ScottAcy anyone tried using sous vide to maintain temp around the 140 mark until ready to serve?

[@fawadpopal99]

Wow...you are indeed a mad scientist for discovering/decoding the secret of that awesome bbq. Great job and thanks very much for sharing.

[@mikedaugherty344]

Thank for sharing your tip on cooking a Brisket. I just did my first one on a Char shriller Pellet smoker/grill and can’t wait to cut into it in the morning. I am letting it rest overnight. Thanks again.

[@JesseCracksMTG]

Thank you! I will be trying this next time, maybe even 2 or 3 spritz of beef tallow

[@smokemeateveryday5321]

I’ve been cooking briskets over the last few years and decided to try this method for the first time today. I made my own tallow from the brisket trimmings. The brisket was noticeably moister throughout with no compromise to the bark quality. The tallow has a strong aroma when cooking which was somewhat present on the brisket, but was neutral in flavor. There are a few things I want to tweak, but I think the improved results are worth the effort. Thanks for the video.

[@bruhzooka]

Now we know what the BBQ restaurants are doing with all their trimmed fat. Melting it down, and sticking it back on the brisket.

[@TheMusicscotty]

Experiments like this are why you're the man. I now never miss a vid

[@chrisleonard1761]

Loving your videos over here in London, really informative. educational, well produced.

[@redbullaussie]

Wow,, for the last 3 yrs (1500+ Briskets) I've been giving away or more often than not, throwing my brisket off cuts in the bin.. I've just smoked up 3 briskets, and now adding my own prepped Tallow at the 1st wrapping stage, cooking to temp and feel and left to rest overnight.. And WOW, WOW, WOW,, The tallow added a massive new super moist and "INTENSELY" tasty brisket to a totally new level. Something I'll definitely be doing from now on.. THANK YOU. ♨️👍 #smokengrillpicton Sydney Australia.

[@yoadlustig5124]

Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi. Hi Dave, just bookmarked your location - will check it out once I'm in Sydney (As long as we don't get locked down again here in Melbs.) As a back yard smoking enthusiast, looking forward to trying your wares, including the tallow version!

[@redbullaussie]

@@yoadlustig5124 Awesome, hope to see you soon mate..👍♨️

[@redbullaussie]

@@yoadlustig5124 also, the tallow version is definitely here to stay..

[@MrAllaboutmetal]

Might have to swing past myself from Mount Annan, usually I goto Appin for BBQ had no idea there was one in Picton. Normally in my yard cooking two webers kettles and a GMG

[@redbullaussie]

@@MrAllaboutmetal please do, I'm sure you won't be disappointed mate. Smoked meats are on Fri, Sat and Sundays, unless sold out.

[@43braden]

Care of Franklin’s FBI: take this down now 😂

[@John-wc5kt]

I have learned so much from you Jeremy. Thanks for all your videos. My briskets have improved dramatically.

[@laquica3323]

Your videos are getting better and better. Awesome content! Thank you

[@wallerlandventures]

He uses prime grade briskets from a local Austin producer. The marbling is outstanding.

[@skconnection]

His Master Class video states he sources his briskets from several suppliers between Kansas and Illinois.

[@bobbyprice7119]

Man I’m actually smoking a whole packer brisket as I watched your video so I went to Kroger and bought some tallow. I’ll comment when it’s done and let you know what I think. But sounds like the ticket. Thanks. Also love your videos man.

[@drewm3996]

You probably woulda saved a buck putting it trimming in a crock pot

[@bobbyprice7119]

Ok well I could definitely tell a huge difference. The paper was soaked when it was all said and done. I wish I post a short video clip in this reply. My brisket was very tender and juicy and I didn’t add much tallow to the paper. I melted 2 spoon scoops in the smoker before I had to wrap so it was not much at all. I will definitely do this again. Thanks for the tip

[@bobbysanchez5068]

Thank you for sharing, just made my best brisket ever, with the tallow. Thank you for sharing it with everyone, Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@anatoliocervantes4289]

Learn a lot from your Chanel over one month thanks for what you do, great job 👍🏼

[@richardflores4741]

I think you’re on to something amazing and should keep doing it, whether anyone else has already done it or not.

[@mikewarren2324]

Ever thought of in injecting with beef tallow? I've wondered if that might be a good way to avoid dry flats. Love the vid and I'm definitely going to try this on my next cook.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Let me know how it works for you. I haven’t considered injecting the fat but several commenters have suggested it. Seems like I have to give it a try

[@GetOutofthePortaPotty]

Watched this video on Saturday and did it Sunday and the results were mind blowing. Father in Law said it was the greatest brisket he had eaten. Thank you

[@mikeocallaghan583]

Long before seeing this video I have been injecting my briskets with beef tallow at wrap time and did find a noticeable difference in juiciness. I will try my next one injected and add your method as well. Thank you for your great informative videos.

[@RizzwareEngineer]

how does this man NOT have at LEAST 1 mil

[@shabushabu1453]

He doesn't do all the flashy things other people do.

[@3rdcoastgbodyzofhouston266]

I just subscribe his channel :)

[@Theeightmilebend]

Oh shit brother we are on the hit list! The Texas BBQ mafia is coming! Looked incredible and I am doing this Saturday....Stay tuned!

[@charlesmoore5840]

Thank you for teaching us the best way you know how I’m new to this and you take the fear factor out of smoking

[@es330td]

When Aaron shared his technique I started making mine like his on my Big Green Egg. It was an improvement from my previous method but never blew me away. I look forward to trying this next time.

[@Nick-pu6nu]

I will definitely try this, going to order some Tassie Tallow.

[@user-qs8lv7wp2c]

In my opinion I don't think you give yourself enough credit, I see you cook up some amazing food.

[@markweinsheimer9129]

I have watched you for a long time and have learned a lot from you. this video was very interesting. I love the way you get into the science of the cook. I live in Pa and wish some time I could met you. Keep up the great vids.

[@bigfatboobah7551]

Great video coloring, great audio, good editing and music choice. You’re doing it right.

[@funwithjoshua3332]

Thank you so much, dude you are the real bbq scientist hands down. You are literally, the professor to my bbq experience. I always tried to master the “Franklins bbq” flavor, but I knew something was off as well. Thank you for this video sir 🏅

[@K9Baggio]

Great video! I've always thought...there has to be another step. Would it be overkill or change the flavor if you applied the beef tallow directly to the brisket instead of the butcher paper?

[@thomaspfeiffer2895]

That makes so much sense to add beef tallow. It’s like a duh moment. Thank you for doing this, I’ll be doing adding beef tallow to my briskets from now on. I’ll let you know how it turns out.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

I look forward to it

[@stevesyncox9893]

Even ribs or a roast, I love a roast too.... 🇨🇦 tho.. so forgive me.... moose has zero fat. This will be key to great smoked moose.

[@92bagder]

save the fat, fat is flavor. It also reduces your waste.

[@metalmulishaz123]

This is so funny I just got two pounds of that same beef Tallow. I bought it to make pemmican, I got some leftover and I'm definitely going to try to be trying this on my next brisket.

[@bbman4]

Dude!!! Thank you for your inquisitiveness into that secret. The chef - er, grillmaster - never divulges ALL the secret seasoning/sauce secrets, right??!! I watched - and bought for my library- that Franklin, series. That brisket segment had me pondering the same thing - how’d he get that brisket THAT juicy? I did butter on the rest and it still didn’t compare...now we know!! Can’t wait to get my Wagu going! Loved the part when you tried it - that’s our grillmaster moment...when that piece is excellent, smoked right, and the taste! Showed in your reaction, 😂 Thanks again!!

[@bigkountry9285]

I have to agree with the last few comments. Your videos are completely helpful and everything I’ve learned was from you. I’m actually about to start a business of my own and I will continually watch you. Thanks for all of the vids. Please keep doing what you do.

[@gregbrown4136]

If I were you I wouldn’t want to meat Franklin in a dark alley. He may punch you in the brisket. 😁

[@marpaf7331]

😂😂😂😂

[@nosebergs-are-at-it-again]

Franklin doesn't look like the kind of guy who's ever thrown a punch in his life...

[@nosebergs-are-at-it-again]

@zackr6 He looks more like the type to "Oy vey!" and take the litigation route.

[@jmtorres2490]

Than he'd probably throw beef tallow after your down with an injured brisket

[@RV-ds5uf]

🤣🤣🤣

[@luvyesmusici4886]

I'm so hungry now, and you haven't even pulled the briskets out the second time yet. ;-)

[@frankjohnson4762]

Master Class has Aaron Franklin teaching on Smoking - Brisket has like 5 videos. Its an amazing teaching on the major, and finer points of the how's and whys. I think you should watch them, and see if it lines up with you hypothesis. Rendered fat is key... Resting is critical. I saw you using a lot of butcher paper to wrap with. I personally think that might impact the outcome. How you trim, how you prepare, truly impact the amount of 'liquid' that will be inside the paper when you are done. -- Great video. I appreciate your passion, as I too have a thirst for knowledge and the pursuit of perfection. No matter what Aaron does, I think you found a method that is a big win for your viewers. Well done.

[@adrianramirez7667]

Jeremy, you started a thing on BBQ FB groups with this video, lol. Ppl are divided hard 50/50 on this and your video. I appreciate you, your videos, and you honest approach in helping everyone create better BBQ. Keep at it bro 🍻

[@7StevePrice]

pro tip mate. Thanks

[@brad5659]

So Aaron took notes from Thomas Keller on how he holds steaks in butter after they are cooked and adapted that principle to bbq. Even more of a genius & legend than we all thought he was 🤯🤯🤯

[@stefche_88]

This was the best man thanks so much i cant believe i never thought of this before!? Dah moment was epic, just for the fact that it would help the end result thx so much dude

[@DeusEx1977]

Oh, I ordered the tallow you suggested and the first thing I was able to use it on was a thin smear on the bottom of a tray of oven baked fries. They were sooooo much better than usual oven baked ones - added more flavor and a bit more crispness.

[@MrKeex05]

It’s called “Texas butter”

[@Rozenxz]

I did this today! 2nd brisket ever! It's resting right now will update later!

[@bastiononly1245]

👁👄👁

[@M1stFink]

I now tried it on my watersmoker, but did not do the additional wrapping before the rest. It was still amazing, thank you so much for sharing this!

[@2005Pilot]

I didn’t change BP either and kept meat down entire rest. Will be trying meat up next one then trying BP change out to find what works best for me

[@Mr_Martell850]

Jeremy 🔥🔥🔥 thank you so much for this video. Will most def do my brisket tonight with beef tallow.