Aaron Franklin during the Texas A&M University Brisket Camp on how he trims a brisket from the time he opens the vacuum packaged bag until he is ready to rub the brisket before cooking.
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@surfhappens2023 жыл бұрын
There is a class on Meat Science at Texas A&M. That is the most Texas shit I have ever seen.
@danielacker20033 жыл бұрын
That’s debatable.
@patricksurname57933 жыл бұрын
There’s also a bbq tasting class
@roym69803 жыл бұрын
@@patricksurname5793 I would sign up for the afternoon class
@cpfink12423 жыл бұрын
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University. Of course it has a meat science course. We need professionals!
@c.l.55042 жыл бұрын
@@roym6980 Classes when I went were on Friday afternoons.
@fav13andacdc9 жыл бұрын
Some say he's still trimming the same brisket...
@jintheak9 жыл бұрын
fav13andacdc hahah!
@TheJindoliya9 жыл бұрын
fav13andacdc hahahahaha
@slofty9 жыл бұрын
wisethug1 In before Godwin's Law goes live in 3--2--1...
@AmazingRibs8 жыл бұрын
+wisethug1 Aaron Franklin runs Franklin BBQ in Austin. MANY BBQ lovers think it is the best in the world. I am sure of this, he cooks better brisket than bigoted closed minded Nazis.
@wisethug48 жыл бұрын
+Barbecue you need to read the comments that described his boring presenation and you can not use the Nazi card anytime we point out to a mistake done by jewish person. he may be good in cooking but not good in cutting. i stand by what i said your profile tells you are a big .
@lbcelica Жыл бұрын
I trim 4-8 briskets every couple of days at work. I’m good for my level of experience, but just learned something new. Watching at 4am from LBC, CA.
@freddysalazar3248 жыл бұрын
waited 5 hours at his restaurant. best brisket I have ever eaten in my life.
@sgt.hollowpoint69685 жыл бұрын
Go to Kreuz Market, and you'll have even better tasting brisket.
@franksmith82105 жыл бұрын
I've been to his place three times thinking it would get better... All three times were mediocre bbq and I've decided not to go back. I've had better at local mom and pop places around the country. I think allot of what people taste is the hype.
@hammerhead73014 жыл бұрын
Lived in Austin, It's not even close to the best brisket around, and who want's to wait 4 hrs. They've created a brand with market hype and a lot of people have bought into it. Most locals would never waste their time at Franklins. Cooper's old time BBQ in Llano is much better.
@toddellison51284 жыл бұрын
Kruez Market and Smitty's, and Black's in Lockhart near by is even better and my favorite (old family favorite) City Market in Luling.
@UsDeadPool4 жыл бұрын
@@toddellison5128 Blacks is good, Franklin's was amazing. Iron works was really good as well.
@paulc75728 жыл бұрын
followed his directions on one of his videos for cooking brisket, the best brisket i ever made, the brisket dissapeared faster than i can slice it. this guy is a true master.... enuff said
@Viscosity47 жыл бұрын
Paul C you got a link?
@KingJerry23234 жыл бұрын
Broski do you have the link??
@holedigginmusic4 жыл бұрын
Paul, I got his MasterClass for Christmas and watched it three times before making my brisket. First time I cooked a brisket on my four month old Pit Boss. It was juicier and more bark, than anything I’ve ever cooked. His directions all have a purpose! My family said it the best ever! And that’s what we all work 12 hours for, isn’t it?
@havocproltd4 жыл бұрын
@@holedigginmusic I received his book for christmas before i did my first brisket. he saved me from making a lot of mistakes and with a couple dozen briskets over the last 2 years I haven't screwed one up yet and my boss is paying me (handsomely!) to smoke one for her for a party this summer! yay for aaron franklin!
@unclealzbbq21853 жыл бұрын
@@holedigginmusic yes sir 12 hours of love-
@vigil32324 жыл бұрын
I've eaten at Franklin's. I waited in that line for hours. It actually was the best, and I'd do it again. He has proven he knows what he is talking about. He's legit.
@buckhorncortez3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We were all wondering if he was "legit." Now that an unknown, faceless stranger has vouched for him in a KZfaq comment section, that concern has been alleviated...
@wc60463 жыл бұрын
@@buckhorncortez nobody took the bait
@manuelmedrano6819 Жыл бұрын
@@buckhorncortez 🤣
@jbusername2179 жыл бұрын
I like how he gives examples and reasons for all the different types of rounds you'll encounter. Very thorough and great presentation! +1
@TS-nb9ko4 жыл бұрын
I did a brisket just like he said absolutely delicious.i will never coat mine with the bark seasoning again.this Texas brisket with just salt and pepper.was the best I ever made.thanks to you sir.thank you
@ffrannk623 жыл бұрын
Followed his trimming instruction to the letter...and by far it was the best brisket that I've ever smoked. This guy knows his biz!
@charlesrocks3 жыл бұрын
What a great service Aaron is doing for humanity.
@davidbailey17212 жыл бұрын
Not so much for bovinity though.
@boydreed48658 жыл бұрын
"The guy has a James Beard Award, is considered maybe the best pitmaster in the country, and has lines around the block every single day at Franklin Barbecue. But yeah, I'll take the advice of some KZfaq naysayers who aren't collectively qualified to hold his apron over his advice when it comes to brisket." - said no thinking person, ever.
@64wbryantex7 жыл бұрын
Boyd Reed And how many award has Jack Daniels has won and it's Shit whiskey? Marketing is a powerful thing. No way in HELL am I ever waiting in line that line for his bbq.
@boydreed48657 жыл бұрын
64wbryantex - That parallel is, well, not exactly parallel. The reason why it's illogical is left as an exercise for the reader.
@64wbryantex7 жыл бұрын
Way to church it up as opposed to saying let the reader make up their own mind. Amen to that brother and my ass will be eating BBQ else where.
@boydreed48657 жыл бұрын
64wbryantex - "Church it up"? SMDH. I said exactly what I meant to say, the way I meant to say it. You're free to disagree. Be well.
@newinspiration21087 жыл бұрын
64wbryantex - well, without you, Aaron's venue and business are still going well and strong, while everybody else is still enjoying his work! ;)
@EMSG21383 жыл бұрын
Is that guy wearing a CHAIN for a belt? Damn....ninja-level achieved.
@mist3rmaniac Жыл бұрын
I had to scroll way down to find this comment. The chain belt really threw me.
@floyd43118 жыл бұрын
I wanna drink beer with this dude.
@tomm.w.20339 жыл бұрын
they should have 3 or 4 GoPros around the table...a 360 demonstration...
@davecolvin79693 жыл бұрын
It's texas they're all billies
@moreclips8052 жыл бұрын
Always fascinating to see a master of his craft go to work - regardless of the profession
@GuitarDreamer4 жыл бұрын
This is equivalent to getting guitar lessons from Stevie Ray Vaughn
@justntime67503 жыл бұрын
I wanted to leave a clever comments but kudos to you! Your wit is far superior to mine! 🥇
@TheReapersSon3 жыл бұрын
I love your username! So relevant!
@mumble972 жыл бұрын
this might be a stupid question but why does that guy have a helmet, chain belt, and a sword like he is some kind of bbq paladin
@meklitindywed59546 жыл бұрын
I Love How He is Done. Thank U such A Good Experience. I Was Serching For Chritsmas Dinner. Thank U
@koltonkinlicheene22973 жыл бұрын
Smoking is such an art. So much to learn before your first attempt. I've been dreaming about smoking for a year and keep finding great knowledge.. still haven't saved enough for a quality smoker
@dolfanshannonАй бұрын
Buy a cheap one and start there. Once you can make good bbq on an elcheapo you'll easily master a quality pit
@Flair9786 жыл бұрын
I want to become a Pitmaster and Aaron Franklin inspired me to do so. I love every detail he goes through to insure a perfect BBQ. The Men is phenomenal. I would love to spend a day Smoking Briskets with Aaron.
@BigMeatSunday9 жыл бұрын
Great explanation! thanks for sharing!
@mikearellano31804 жыл бұрын
Just found this video and Thank you for taking the time to share.
@Peto1112224 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@davidbergin61847 жыл бұрын
Kinda stupid to complain about all the talking considering this is the video of an educational demonstration.
@nicholasshamansky30328 жыл бұрын
great video, I will watch anything with Aaron franklin sharing his brisket wisdom. as for the nay sayers and interweb experts I will listen to your advice as soon as you have a resturaunt that even comes close to what franklin has built.
@mwfielder8 жыл бұрын
I waited 5 hours for this one Saturday morning in Austin. It was worth every minute. As someone who regularly makes brisket, it makes me cringe to take off so much, but his results speak for themselves.
@prevost86866 жыл бұрын
Martin Fielder Which is why he doesn’t care what others say. I may or may not care for his personality but facts are facts. People are willing to camp out for his food.
@TOMVUTHEPIMP6 жыл бұрын
If makes you cringe because you dont know what the hell you're doing and your brisket is garbage.
@TOMVUTHEPIMP6 жыл бұрын
He doesnt do comps you idiot.
@TOMVUTHEPIMP6 жыл бұрын
Nobody camps out for his food. You are all morons.
@77bruinbear5 жыл бұрын
@@TOMVUTHEPIMP I would consider getting there at 7am and waiting till noon or later to get in "camping out"
@michaelricciuto99683 жыл бұрын
Was great information, good job there. Thanks.
@joshcfishing16213 жыл бұрын
Those who know, know. This guy is a wizard
@Bruce9913 жыл бұрын
For those who don’t want to waste the meat, I take the trimmings and marinade in teriyaki, then I cook it like short ribs.
@CuriousEarthMan6 жыл бұрын
At one point, I thought it was like a cartoon and he was going to whittle the whole thing down to a 4 oz fillet! He seems the expert, and I guess it's competition work, so it has to be the best of the craft. but if they used the 'not exciting' meat to cook some meals for some folks, I think that would make sense too. Thanks for showing us the the art of the process! I'm grateful you stopped to share! Love the care you invest!
@MrBingping3 жыл бұрын
Not comp, he does this at the restaurant. He uses trimmings for sausage
@CuriousEarthMan3 жыл бұрын
@@MrBingping good to know, thank you
@DITKoreates9 жыл бұрын
From time to time I am appalled at the amount of stupidity there is in the comments section, but then I remember it's the comments section. I don't even plan on cooking a brisket anytime in the near future and I find this fascinating. If you're complaining about all his talking, you might be the same people who just "want the ball" while disregarding any complexity or depth that the game has to offer.
@lyleswavel3207 жыл бұрын
I bought a certified angus beef brisket and cut it this way and used half salt and half pepper rub and smoked for 12 hour, got the point to 202°, tasted like ribeye steak with a crunchy bark, awesome
@devinthomas48666 жыл бұрын
you my friend "get it"!
@joseborjas90115 жыл бұрын
You make it sound simpler than A aron Franklin. !!
@Thunda19864 жыл бұрын
He makes it seem so easy
@edadan3 жыл бұрын
Should have watched this before I (incorrectly) trimmed my $75 brisket last night. Oh well, it’s my first one. I’ll learn.
@DeliciousManX3 жыл бұрын
Lol, that's what I said. I started this video after I already had the brisket in the smoker. Fortunately, I realized that I actually did it mostly right. Left too much fat on the sides, and I should have cut some meat and fat off the flat like he did, but otherwise my intuition was pretty good (fortunately). But I definitely know what I'm going to do next time.
@YuhMovies3 жыл бұрын
Its fine, just salvage what you can. And no one cooks en prepares his brisket perfectly. Okay maybe Aaron does, but most of us dont. XD
@JWB863 жыл бұрын
Live and learn Dan the man
@bbqemcasa9 жыл бұрын
Great!!
@Stittsy19639 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments on the type of knife used. Tolik P. thanks for the link!
@890mikes3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video.
@user-rk4zm3nb5f3 жыл бұрын
Using the recipe & technique from his book I can say I've cooked the best briskets I've ever cooked.
@mzmaryd64524 жыл бұрын
I want that boning knife!! Franklin is Texas Barbeque’s finest. I did his pork butt and I’m a beginner it was perfection. Can’t wait to do his brisket🤞🏾
@paulmetesh79813 жыл бұрын
His Brisket is on my Bucket List 👍
@jeep1464 жыл бұрын
The reason some think Franklin's is the best and some don't is we all have different taste. Is it the best? Depends who you ask. No right or wrong answer.
@dolfanshannonАй бұрын
The line outside his restaurant that starts at 6am every single day is a good indicator that he's one of the best out there.
@Sagdrag3 жыл бұрын
When i saw this out of the corner of my eye, I though the title was "Aretha Franklin describing how he trims a brisket at Brisket Camp 2015"
@danielreece88987 күн бұрын
I saw this Franklin guy in the movie " Chef " I watched a few of his videos ..very cool ..😊
@kevinlarson47624 жыл бұрын
I just watched his Masterclass and it was great. He goes into a lot more detail on how to trim and cook.
@stuzaza5 жыл бұрын
When a Ph.D. in meat, wearing a hard hat and chain-link belt gets involved, I start looking for sausage recipes, I'm funny like that
@TheeSamuelNelson3 жыл бұрын
My mom has a PHD in meat
@mictest122 жыл бұрын
@@Joe-bv7io Funny. I'm a journeyman meatcutter and the chainlink belt is pretty much a staple for us because we have a few pounds of knives and tools hanging. I prefer a smaller link. And when you work in a carcass warehouse, you wear a hardhat because you have 300lb carcass quarters coming at you. But, you know, look cool and get disability for life if that's your thing.
@mictest122 жыл бұрын
@@Joe-bv7io "Way to be ignorant to another union member." Unfortunately, that doesn't give you a good argument. You see, when you wear a uniform for years, that's the uniform within which you are comfortable. For instance, I wore my hook in my scabbard for several years after my carcass years despite only working with boxed beef. I could have easily taken it out, but it's what i was used to. In the same way, I'm, not going to bag on a guy wearing what he's used to because some of it's unnecessary. But maybe that's a perk of an OE paying union dues.
@juamart4485 жыл бұрын
That knife never lost its edge. Nice
@britesynth6 жыл бұрын
he's trying to share years of experience
@zerocool13442 жыл бұрын
Amazing, love the video
@MadMan559est693 жыл бұрын
I used to do brisket trimming all day for Harris Ranch, 8 to 10 seconds per brisket 1/4 inch trim or point and flat split 5 to 8 seconds all day.
@cascalonginus47914 жыл бұрын
I hear Malcolm Reed in the back asking questions.
@lukemoloney11134 жыл бұрын
Malcolm is the man
@kenshomi29 жыл бұрын
great post
@ItsMe-bl4wm4 жыл бұрын
“You could spend all day trimming one of these things.”😂
@Jake_4x4andcooks Жыл бұрын
Truer words have never been spoken
@johnbaker40469 жыл бұрын
Thanks, much cleaner than my little group of clips! Vorticity!
@nathancuellar44033 жыл бұрын
Brisket art by the master
@MrDoodtron Жыл бұрын
Brisket Camp. Very cool camp for very cool people.
@skillet40686 жыл бұрын
I would like to see him trim this in production mode. I guess it is at 15X to 20X as fast.
@RockScissorsRockАй бұрын
True Legend.
@ksetup71003 жыл бұрын
AF Haters: If you don't think that this video is useful, look at the gentleman next to AF. Davey Griffin instructs at A&M and is watching AF like a hawk! That shows he is a good educator, curious, open to new ideas, and having the ability to admit he doesn't know everything about everything. If he didn't think AF had anything to offer, he would have sat with the audience.
@sergeyys2 жыл бұрын
Great tips from a pro!
@williamearl7837 Жыл бұрын
I prefer this to his regular videos.
@tonioyendis44643 жыл бұрын
I love the burnt-ends!
@matieuist5 жыл бұрын
I believe the tuff fat he was talking about was Elastin, it does not break down with low moist heat like collagen.
@ricocarrillo194511 ай бұрын
Currently cooking a brisket according to Aaron's instructions. Will come back and update on how it turns out.
@everettscott79103 ай бұрын
Definitely will like to know when another class is taking place before summer
@jameswells98646 жыл бұрын
I never thought he would make that first cut 🤪
@jongtog9 жыл бұрын
Wow some people have no idea who this guy is..
@TardRepellent9 жыл бұрын
John G why should anyone know who he is? are you him? lol
@TardRepellent8 жыл бұрын
***** must be an underground BBQ thing. I'm learning that it's taken pretty serious.
@TardRepellent8 жыл бұрын
squattystx good for her glad she's still got the spark to find a young man in her life. I've always admired her.
@zeljkosekulic35645 жыл бұрын
He has no clue full of crap
@robbob48724 жыл бұрын
some just don't give a shit...lol
@kouvue10943 жыл бұрын
Its been 5 years and he still trying to trim the same brisket lol!
@zackfrisk65335 жыл бұрын
I bought that Shun boning knife the other day, then to find him using it here. Sharpest knife I have ever used!
@ksetup71003 жыл бұрын
AF just uses a white handled knife that was given to him years ago by a family member and that's what he recommends using, something from a 'restaurant supply' store...
@TheReapersSon3 жыл бұрын
If you get a chance, use Dexter cutlery. Easy to sharpen and will filet your digits without hesitation!
@luvyesmusici48863 жыл бұрын
Everyone should have at least one quality sharp knife at home. I have several myself. As I tell my daughter, invest in quality tools that you can use for a lifetime. It amazes me how many folks I talk to when selling meat to them, don't. It also amazes me how many people have shit for silverware in their homes, let alone pots and pans. If you like to cook and eat, always buy quality items.
@tamatoa82613 жыл бұрын
I think this is called "teaching". Where you take the time to explain and educate. This isn't a speed contest. John Madden said he was at a coaching clinic and Vince Lombardi talked for 8 hours just on 1 sweep play. I'm pretty sure that play only took seconds to run.
@metalliequus33432 жыл бұрын
This is how I know I should Reconsider doing a brisket because a brisket university exists
@dastreetspart33706 жыл бұрын
guy in the back was dressed for his 'hostel iv' role.
@malcolm44584 жыл бұрын
I have a really silly question because I'm a complete newbie. Why not pre separate the point from the flat so that you don't have to worry about one side burning?
@youngnick18002 жыл бұрын
They sell them like that where u can buy just the point or flat
@askaryambus4 жыл бұрын
Yep, somebody walked nearby that classroom and said Franklin was still trimming...
@WellWisdom.4 жыл бұрын
As a vegan, I Appreciate this video.
@buckhorncortez3 жыл бұрын
Then you'd also appreciate Adolph Hitler since he was a vegan...
@markpaulson89507 жыл бұрын
What was the question and answer at 13:15 that was cut out?
@ggarr913 жыл бұрын
I’m about to register for a meat science course if they’re doing cool shit like this
@bobbuilder1182 жыл бұрын
The guy to his left wearing a hard hat.
@southsidecountryclubla89723 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@noreaction17 жыл бұрын
I didn't catch that, did he say the hard fat on the tip on the skin side is the good kind to leave on and render? Or did he say the softer more gristly fat on the side is the better kind to leave on and render?
@CluelessHomesteaders4 жыл бұрын
Haven’t steeled myself up to doing a brisket yet, but the time is coming!
@Surgical024 жыл бұрын
I was the same way.. Just do it! What cooker do you have?
@CluelessHomesteaders4 жыл бұрын
Surgical02 I have a master built propane smoker.
@Surgical024 жыл бұрын
@@CluelessHomesteaders Wow.. Lol you got it made... You don't even need to watch temps and/or a fire.. Why are you not doing a skit?
@CluelessHomesteaders4 жыл бұрын
Surgical02 just like to over think things! 😂. Took me 3 months of research before I did my first bacon, then wondered why I hadn’t done it years earlier, lol!
@Surgical024 жыл бұрын
@@CluelessHomesteaders Hell ya.. same here.. Watch more videos on it.. I like 'howtobbqright' on yourtube.. Brisket: rub it; smoke it; rest it; EAT it!
@penguinmit9 жыл бұрын
how do i sign up for brisket camp from overseas?
@davidmarquez59774 жыл бұрын
He could trim that brisket in a few minutes if he wasn't breaking everyone off on years of knowledge
@javigarci22974 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@JimmyA784 жыл бұрын
if this amount of talking bothers you do NOT watch his master class!!! Dude talks way too much
@nickvinopal72873 жыл бұрын
He’s a brisket master not a public speaker holy cow.
@MrRondeezzee5 жыл бұрын
What does the chain mean. 🤔🤔
@zacw58502 жыл бұрын
Okay Dexter, you can't fool us! We see you.
@mealex3035 жыл бұрын
Second part he's still cutting at a drumstick 🍗 😂
@boaz633 жыл бұрын
This is like watching Mozart write an opera... 😎👍
@desmondmclain7885 Жыл бұрын
Could you use those pieces that you cut off for beef sausage?
@SARORNDGN3 жыл бұрын
i like
@samd74766 жыл бұрын
BBQ nerd. Badass.
@crunch93625 жыл бұрын
That knife though
@sim672 Жыл бұрын
i just cooked a 15lb prime brisket on an offset smoker fat cap up didn't trim it at all, cooked for 14 hours and it wasn't fatty at all it was awesome don't waste your time trimming that's all competition stuff thats not gonna matter unless you are in a competition!
@frankashby62355 жыл бұрын
Thank you an excellent VID, Aaron; I have been trying to get this right for years but have never really trimmed a packer to this extent. I did hear you mention wrapping during the smoking process. Could you recommend a source for the Butcher Paper you use for cooking?
@luvyesmusici48863 жыл бұрын
Yup, I might be able to trim as good as Aaron, albeit taking three times as long, but that's where our brisket comparisons end. Lol!
@scottpickett93135 жыл бұрын
Ok I know this video is fairly odd but just curious if I can get a response. I’ve started grinding my on meats and make link sausage, if I were to cook a brisket and I trimmed it would or could I save the good fats to mix in with my sausage grind, the pile he has placed on the table around the 14 min mark of the video. That type of fats ???
@JimNortonsAlcoholism4 жыл бұрын
no
@chjames182 жыл бұрын
I should work at Franklins for a month just to be a master of brisket
@connorhagen51517 жыл бұрын
This guy like Dexter
@Supreme_2985 жыл бұрын
Why am I watching this at 1am
@blaurence41234 жыл бұрын
It's 1:05 eastern rn... 😂😂😂😂
@vabinya Жыл бұрын
my hearing is not good what type of knife is he using to trim
@smokyrobinson11344 жыл бұрын
This guy would have been a surgeon had he not gone into the BBQ biz.