How to Prepare Brisket for Smoking | Trim Brisket for Competition w/ BBQ Champion Harry Soo [2018]

BBQ Champion Harry Soo shares how to prepare brisket for smoking including how to trim & season wagyu/prime brisket for competition. Great info for prepping competition style brisket from one of the best bbq pitmasters in the world!
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[@Krook19]

It's crazy how this guy has no dull moments. Literally talks the whole time and for some reason I keep listening.

[@patrickcpuc5]

Harry is an absolutely wonderful teacher. I am about to smoke my first brisket tomorrow and came across this video. I will use his technique, and can’t wait to smoke it on my Camp Chef Woodwind with Sidekick. Great video!!!!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Sounds like fun. Have a great weekend.

[@Forevertrue]

I could listen to Harry all day. I so admire someone who is so ready to tell you how to be as successful as he. He is a genius God Bless Harry Soo. Thanks Mr. Maniac for this vid.

[@BabyBackManiac]

My pleasure.

[@seecha8970]

This dude is the chillest pitmaster I've ever watched.

[@MrVara411]

Harry is a bad-ass! I learn so much from him. :) EDIT: People who complain it's too long can go pound sand. This video was incredibly educational!

[@stephanieyeminez89]

So cool Harry Soo. So sweet. I loved watching him on BBQ pitmasters.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Yeah he was one of my favorites. Thanks for watching, Stephanie.

[@stephanieyeminez89]

Harry soo is on now on BBQ pitmasters

[@NorthTexasBBQAddicts]

This was a great time! I always have fun at your casa J.W. Thanks for having me over! Great work on capturing everything !

[@BabyBackManiac]

You’re always welcome my friend

[@TROYCOOKS]

You did a great job showing the prep part. I'm glad you are doing different videos showing the parts of the cook. Man, that was a fantastic day hanging out with you, James, and Kenneth, ......and Harry too!! LOL

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

T-ROY COOKS we should do it again. I have 200 recipes ready to rock and roll

[@TROYCOOKS]

I'm having some other KZbin buddies over this coming Tuesday and we are going to cook brisket Hot & Fast as you taught me. Come on down to Austin!!!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Wish I could be there. You guys have fun

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Awesome video Justin! Three pros in front of the cameras and two pros behind the cameras. Really great job. I still can’t believe Harry’s energy!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Me neither. He is a ball of energy. And yes it was great to have such talented people around.

[@Cookoutcoach]

Fantastic information! It’s always incredible when a pitmaster of that caliber shares his secrets. Thanks for capturing that and producing awesome content from it.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks man. Love you enthusiasm and it’s really appreciated.

[@TeamEmperor]

Holy COW - That guy Harry, is crazy knowledgeable

[@BabyBackManiac]

Yeah he’s been around the horn a few times in BBQ.

[@kevinbongard6772]

On a comp trim brisket.....is fat cap always left on the bottom of the flat or more aggressive trims remove it and season both sides of the flat as well for more bark on your slices Love the video

[@TheTournyman]

Great vid can’t wait to see the rest of it . And to those who say vids are too long they’re wrong and that’s being polite! I would love to see them whole as they were shot but that’s just me a big bbq fan . Keepem coming Justin !

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks man. I originally wasn’t going to run with this footage but I decided to because I know some people will like it.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Good stuff Justin. Harry is so entertaining with his knowledge.

[@BabyBackManiac]

I know, right? He’s really good at what he does.

[@MisplacedAmerican]

Hey Justin, great video. It was great to see all the guys get together and make us jealous. Like watching your genuine passion to the cause.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks man. I appreciate you watching. Justin

[@optionsbbq]

Awesome video, with Harry Soo.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thank you, Bob.

[@ChristianFigori]

I love this. Tackling my first brisket in a week and a half, and I'm looking forward to using this as my guide. Keep producing quality content!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Will do, Christian. Thanks

[@dougjoha]

Really appreciate this vid mate. Perhaps the best brisket trimming vid ive seen....cheers

[@BabyBackManiac]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@georgevu200]

U guys rock... Don't stop Harry..

[@JohnSmith-qf1jn]

Oh my gosh what a great video I could not skip forward at all I had to watch it all

[@BabyBackManiac]

That’s what we want! LOL thanks for watching Justin

[@mike9779]

Great video! i just trimmed a SRF Wagyu brisket about 15 minutes before this video posted and it looks like I did a pretty good job! Picked up a few things so I'll probably go back and trim it a little more.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Well that was perfect timing then wasn’t it? Ha ha

[@CookingwithKirby]

Harry gave out a lot of information there. Great video!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Hey CJ!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dylancocca1770]

got to love that super duper marble lol. great video

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks for watching.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks, Dylan!

[@ericousleyjr9119]

Awesome video guys! The suspense is killing me now lol.

[@BabyBackManiac]

LOL. Thanks. I’ll edit faster

[@meatcranium4280]

Harry is a Class act. He is a very Good teacher

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

MeatHead he talks too much!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Meathead, I totally agree. Harry, I totally agree. LOL. Just kidding, man. I thought you did a great job. I would have cut my hand off trying to talk while I was explaining all this. I really appreciate you sharing all this.

[@shepster1973]

Baby Back and Harry Soo!!!Awesome, thanks from BBQ enthusiasts in Australia!!!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks for watching

[@stevebeyer4882]

this is an outstanding vid. THANK U for providing it.

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

another great video... i been smoking briskets for over 40 years. i learned a few new things... awesome video Justin

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks Scotty. Glad I could help

[@HealthyLiving.7]

Video editing and camera angles was phenomenal!!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thank you. I appreciate that a lot

[@aussievaliant4949]

Once again, thoroughly enjoyed your video. A nice accompaniment to the original.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks. Appreciate you watching

[@timharper1730]

Great video, Justin! Harry is very knowledgeable and a great teacher.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Indeed. Good guy.

[@EasyBakeBBQ]

Great video as always Justin, can not wait to watch the rest of the series.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks easy bake. I appreciate you taking the time to watch

[@Amberscion]

I was glad to see the later comments on saving the trim for sausages. When the very aggressive trimming was occurring I couldn't help but cringe, thinking of all the waste I was watching. Happy to see that wasn't the case after all.

[@BabyBackManiac]

It wasn't wasted. Made great pot roast

[@jimmyhernandez5203]

Great video! Thank you for all of the hard work you put into your videos.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks Jimmy. I’m glad Harry was willing to participate

[@clnorris82]

Outstanding video and teaching. Thank you, Justin!

[@BabyBackManiac]

My pleasure. I Had a Lotta help with this one

[@MadHorseBBQ]

Fantastic video! Learned a lot!! Thanks team Baby Bac.......well team everybody!

[@BabyBackManiac]

LOL. Thanks Brian.

[@vccnapa]

can't wait for part 2....

[@BabyBackManiac]

Working on it. I hope you enjoy it

[@timsbudgetbbq6711]

Another great video Justin! Cant wait for the next one.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Appreciate it.

[@whatitdobbq7661]

Great video and great advice at the end. time to go eat!!

[@BabyBackManiac]

lol. Yep!

[@amhollo]

Can you do a video with a untrimmed brisket

[@kevinmoyer2171]

Great video! Can you please tell me which rub Harry was using?

[@calibbq8835]

Thanks for the video it helps alot ...you guys are bad ass BBQ guys

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks Richard

[@sfmgolf]

Love this video Justin! I wanna come to Texas! Maybe visit with you, James and Troy!

[@BabyBackManiac]

LOL. It’s a big state… We’ve got room for one more. LOL

[@frontleftspeakerposse]

awwww man, I was all ready for the next step. Thanks as always for the great content Justin, looking forward to whatever's next.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks Chris. Really appreciate it

[@sirkai007]

Harry Soo is more philosopher than BBQ chef

[@wkbarr]

Thank you guys for the very informative video! I certainly learned a lot from it! Appreciate that!

[@BabyBackManiac]

That’s what we’re here for. Thank you so much for letting me know it helped.

[@noelthombs9859]

Love that knife.

[@BabyBackManiac]

He has good toys

[@davidparrish71]

Tons of great info in that vid!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks man. Just glad to have you watching

[@SuburbanBBQ]

Great video, Justin. I can't wait to see more on the hot & fast brisket. I'm dying to try it.

[@BabyBackManiac]

I’ll get it up as quick as I can. Lots of foot rage to go through

[@stephaniegarfield552]

Very informative. Great job!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thank you!

[@user-ur6ci4kj7b]

Can I give more than 1 thumbs up? Great video

[@BabyBackManiac]

That’s awesome thanks for watching. Means a lot to me.

[@EverydayBBQ]

I really enjoyed this, Justin. Awesome video and information!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks dude. Appreciate you watching

[@getoutandgrill]

Wow Justin - Awesome video as always. Learned a lot.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks man. Looking forward to your first video on the thing I’m not sure you’ve announced yet so I’ll remain vague. LOL

[@THoey1963]

Another great video. Glad I cook for friends and family, not competition, as my wife would shoot me if I trimmed that aggressively. Looking forward to the cook video...

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks man. One of my buddies got a Lonestar that reminds me of your first one. Made me think of you

[@THoey1963]

Heh... Good times... >.

[@texican1048]

Dangit, I need to wait for the end product!? Who knew there would be cliffhangers on KZbin?? Can't wait for the next video.

[@BabyBackManiac]

LOL. Sorry. Just trying to keep your interest. Kind of games of throwns ish of me. Lol

[@EricMdy]

Good video as always brother 👍

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thank you so much

[@ajdi92]

Damn I love you all guys! such great content

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thank you. Appreciate you watching

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I felt like I was there and defiently learned a few things.. thanks much!

[@BabyBackManiac]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

[@robertmendiola7200]

Hey Thank You Sir Beautiful Video Thanks Again

[@ibins4474]

Fantastisch !!!! I Love it . hungry Great‘s from Vienna Austria Michael

[@BabyBackManiac]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching

[@bigcanobbqshow9144]

Great Video! 👍👍👍

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks, Big Cano!

[@jayjordan6268]

Wow Learned a Lot!

[@CorbyQ]

absolutely amazing video Justin. Im so behind on my video watching and making also. You guys mustve ate really good. Great quote at the end

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks Corby, His attitude is awesome.

[@richardkillen3698]

Great video! Thank you.!

[@Mhobackyardpit]

Can i get t a link to the dry rub Please.!!!!!! Or a lead to where to buy it TIA.!

[@protectandswerve]

Come on J!!! Next one!! Next one!!! Hurry!!!! lol

[@BabyBackManiac]

LOL. Working on it

[@protectandswerve]

I know you are. Just joking around with ya. Thanks again for all the good content Earl. lol

[@BwanaSuttree]

Where was the ridge on the fat side of the point? I didn’t see that and I always struggle with what to do there...

[@BabyBackManiac]

I’m sorry I don’t know quite what you’re asking. Can you give me a timestamp? And an exclamation further. Thanks

[@mountainconstructions]

You go fella

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks man

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This is really awesome!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks for watching

[@chuckdavis572]

This was great! Thanks!!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thanks for watching

[@Mickcotton]

Fantastic ❤️Thank You for this great Lesson

[@BabyBackManiac]

I am glad you enjoyed it

[@rudestalk1990]

i just bought a whole prime brisket at my local Costco (located in San Diego California) for 45$ its about 13.5 pounds. they also have prime tri-tip its delicious!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Great price!

[@josephcorona1730]

Luis Gonzalez for 45 I can get a 20lb brisket 85 I can get 36lb with leaner meat

[@moperez1400]

What type of knife is being used?

[@diablonyc2]

That was great! I did a SRF last week trying to use Harry's tips (and his rub) and it was a home run... But I cooked it the low and slow way. Can't wait for the next video. BTW... No injection?

[@BabyBackManiac]

Nope

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Very informative. Thank you for making this!

[@BabyBackManiac]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

[@jedi36mindtricks]

I just got a steal on a snake river farm wagyu brisket! The butcher I go to accidentally priced it at 6.99 a lb when they made the labels lol. He said, oops and too late to change labels now since he placed them out.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Niiiice

[@jbhodj2012]

How many smokers and grills have you paid for out of pocket and how many donated.

[@BabyBackManiac]

I've bought more than I can count and have been given a small handful. Thanks for watching.

[@greglabuszewski3578]

Flys landing all over the meat is good for flavor also ... Lol

[@nlivers421]

Great video! That is a ton of meat! Holy Cow! My only question is who ate all of that meat? That would feed an army!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Nick, My wife had half the neighborhood over about an hour after everybody left. We have a “meat list” which is named that for obvious reasons… It was used hard that day.

[@HealthyLiving.7]

I watched a few of the videos of the day that Harry went over to Justin's house. It was painful to see so much trim on a premium meat, which is due to Harry's competition style of trim and the goal of meeting the stringent time of cooking in 4 or so hours. I am a rookie and haven't really grilled seriously as of yet, I've watched many videos from what seems to be reputable people on how to get into this game. My questions are: Would you be able to please do a very detailed, concise video of how to do a trim that preserves most of the brisket as to get a bigger return on your investment? Another words, not competition trim but a backyard trim. and then, after that, could you still take that same meet and do the hot and fast technique, and if so, how so? And then....😂 How would you take that same meat and do low and slow? And then, what are the pros and cons of doing hot and fast vs. Low and slow? could you get the exact same experience result with a hot and fast technique that you would get out of the low and slow technique? I am so stoked for all that I'm learning. Thank you to all you guys for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

KALEL KALEL yes, I have some backyard brisket video for yield

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

3 hour argument on methods

[@BabyBackManiac]

Jerry Springer style arguments.

[@HealthyLiving.7]

Thank you, gentlemen. Is there a video that pits against each other a Hot-n-Fast versus a Low-n-Slow brisket and do a blind taste test? 🤣 As a rookie, I seem to not perceive a difference. Which would you personally prefer? L-n-S / H-n-F? Does one taste better? Keep inspiring people, gentlemen. Great content all around. Love it.

[@harsoo]

KALEL KALEL there are passionate BBQ folks on both sides of H-n-F and L-n-S. It does not matter as both methods win GCs. The key question is what works best with your style of cooking. After you swing a golf club 10,000 times, you know what works for you versus watching a Tiger Wood video and trying to guess what golf clubs you should buy. Don't over think it. Just go out and cook and have fun. You're missing out agonizing over theory! GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND COOK! :-)

[@tommywoo1888]

than you!!!

[@BabyBackManiac]

You're welcome!

[@keithlester9152]

Awesome

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thank you.

[@TosTinManEasyCooking]

Just watching all of that cutting makes my arms hurt! LOL Interesting video though. I know nothing about cooking brisket!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Well now you do. LOL. Get it market trimmed Versus packer trimmed. It won’t be perfect but it’ll be good enough that you won’t have to trim it at all if you don’t want to.

[@justifiedmalice]

if you make the sausage. Take that tendon out as well.

[@thomaspierson2620]

How dont u know what kind of knife u are using

[@BabyBackManiac]

Thomas Pierson I’m sorry, what?

[@dreamcaster1969]

We range 3.50 to 3 80 at our Costco

[@BabyBackManiac]

What part of the country?

[@BabyBackManiac]

What part of the country?

[@dreamcaster1969]

Oregon

[@adriancabral1291]

i like long videos

[@BabyBackManiac]

Good to know. A few people said that

[@rustykc]

Wow, I know I've said this before but what an amazing ride you've had and taken us on since you've started creating KZbin videos. You've gotten to hang out with some legendary KZbinrs, you were hired by ABC, got to go on a road trip and see n share an awesome eclipse with us, speak to the president of Weber (and got a free grill from the man!), got renamed Jason and now your hanging out with Harry at your house, learning from a champion! Man, did you ever think sharing your love of bbq with some random people on KZbin would ever lead to this?! Dont forget us little people when you get your own show on food network! Hey, I know this is random but... Have you ever thought about getting some of your baby back maniac shirts to sell? I would love to have one. I have almost warn my patriot bbq shirt out and I need a baby back maniac one to represent and spread the love of your channel. -Cheers

[@BabyBackManiac]

Rusty, you’re the best. Seriously you Just summed up my KZbin experience perfectly. It blows me away to think of how much has changed. KZbin is really open doors. Thanks for the reminder buddy. I’ll probably get shirts at some point. I’m not sure when because I’m short on time. When I get them, I’ll send you one for free.

[@rustykc]

Baby Back Maniac JUSTIN, that has made my entire day, week month year etc.! Man I would appreciate that and wear the heck outta it! From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

[@BabyBackManiac]

You bet. It may be a while. If I forget, remind me. Thanks for your support, Rusty.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Great looking video Justin. The guy in red shirt talks too much. Tell him to shut up and cook so these videos run a lot shorter. The videos on the red shirt guy's channel actually run 50 mins long. Gawd! LOL!

[@MisplacedAmerican]

Thank you for sharing, BBQ grills the world over are improving the back yard BBQ. You've created a plethora of happy in-laws and poker buddies

[@BabyBackManiac]

lol. Harry, this was good info. I honestly thought I've heard it all, but every time I watched the video while editing it I picked up on something new. Great job.

[@BabyBackManiac]

This is incredibly clever, Buddy. Thanks for watching and paying so close attention.

[@madswinebbq]

Hey Harry. I grew up next door to you in Pomona California and was always in trouble, in and out of jail, all things gang related and really never had any sense as a youth. I was 13 years old when I went away to California Youth Authority on a 5 year term for being completely stupid. Didn't have a father and mom was a bad influence herself. I was screwed. It took a couple more prison terms as an adult and 2 boys of my own to turn my life around and finally man the eff up. I'll be 39 after Christmas and I'm proud to share that I've found the smoke bug a few years back. My sons seem to enjoy the process with me ( ages 15 and 10 ) and it really gives us time to bond. I get my oldest to put down his phone, which is no easy task, and he loves getting the charcoal started. Smoking is not only a great stress relief but it's an opportunity for me to connect with my boys and show them that with patience and a plan that great things can be achieved- like a pork butt! 🤣 Love your videos Harry and keep on talking because I'm listening!

[@richardepoulinjr]

Love seeing a professional in action! More videos like this will be greatly appreciated.

[@jedi36mindtricks]

Awesome thanks! Just ordered some of Harry Soo's rub! Will be here Monday for my Tues night cook! Got a 15 lb prime.

[@420kushmaster]

@16:58

[@BabyBackManiac]

What happened?

[@tommywoo1888]

thank you!!!!!!!!

[@keithbennett3537]

Costco in the U.K. Doesn't do brisket anywhere near that big WOW

[@BabyBackManiac]

Interesting. I'm not sure how they would be any smaller unless they cut them up or separate the point from the flat.

[@christophervanbrackle8808]

SLAP YO DADDY!!!!

[@didsomeone1]

I cant believe he tosses all the trim of the wagu and prime. Why not save it and grind it for sausage or burgers?

[@BabyBackManiac]

Well we did save it. That said, He told you it was a waste. But those guys are out in the middle of nowhere for the weekend and they’re trying to put together six perfect bites. It’s a different goal than feeding people.

[@oren5230]

Rock on Harry. Don't cut yourself trimming that load of meat, Kenneth. :-\

[@NorthTexasBBQAddicts]

LoL i was not gonna test that theory

[@BabyBackManiac]

LOL

[@mrkobra49er]

Awesome video but a bit I cringed a few times seeing how much meat he was taking off of that brisket. But it’s a not a yeild brisket it’s a comp brisket

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Javier Diaz pot roast, beef stew, beef stroganoff

[@wwjj64]

whos complaining about long videos? Thats what the PAUSE button is for. Stop listing to crybabies

[@BabyBackManiac]

Unfortunately it's not that simple.

[@andresgarcia3516]

Japanese beer and massaging is the reason the cows from japan,dont thrive here in the states.

[@adamg7270]

California flag on one shoulder, US flag on the other...probably not the best shirt for competing in free states. Thanks for the video. I'm a bbq noob, but so far I've had better results with more fat trimmed and shorter cook times on Costco prime brisket.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Me too