Make sure to have your butcher remove the tough membrane that runs longitudinal through the steak. This will yield two pieces...one that is larger. Perfect for his and hers dinners.
Hanger steak takes to marinades very well.
I am not privy to what Franklin does behind closed doors in regard to foiling. But, people stand in that ludicrous line because they have become conditioned to do so.
Better brisket exists at Louie Mueller, Snow's and La Barbecue IMHO.
Simple rub of salt and pepper with a greater portion of pepper. No sugar on beef. EVER.
Very little to no trimming of the fat cap on brisket.
Offset pit that has years and years of seasoning.
Temperatures maintained 225-250 for the duration of cooking.
Mesquite, oak and hickory/pecan wood used...
Negative. Came to me pre-portioned and frozen after 28 days in the bag.
I have done my own dry-aging on sub-primals from Costco. Both USDA Prime striploins and standing rib roasts.
For those that requested recipe and technique...
Pretty simple recipe to follow.
These were straight out of CryoVac and they came trimmed of their surface layer of fat. I would like to have had the fat intact, but beggars cannot be choosers at Kroger.
1. About 8 PM the night before the...
Basic rub of sea salt, Telicherry Pepper, granulated garlic, cayenne and Mexican Oregano. That sat overnight and right before hitting the smoke, I put on a heavy crusting of coarse Malibar Pepper in the style of Louie Mueller BBQ in Taylor, TX.
Injected with RC Cola/Apple Cider Vinegar/Rub mixture. Good coating of sugar and salt with a touch of granulated garlic and cayenne. Second picture had no mopping or spray at that point. About six hours in, I started mopping with my injection mixture.