Messed up brisket

First brisket ever and I don't know what went amiss. Marinade? Coke a Cola. 24 hours. (I thought it sounded funny but FUN) Followed epicurous recipe but i didn't have roaster sealed tightly. Dried up BAD. On the bright side my dog will love it as I can't serve this to anybody with good conscience! Was it marinade too long, or covering? Cooked at 325 F for 3.5 hours.

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Best Answer

Almost certainly it was the inadequate covering (the roaster not being sealed tightly).

Marinating for too long is more likely to produce overly-tender - that is, mushy - end results (whether 24 hours is too long for a soda-based marinade is another question, I think, but I've had Coke-marinated meats that have been great).

Brisket needs moist heat - slow cooker, lidded roaster, or tightly covered with foil. The temp you used seems reasonable. The time isn't overly long, but the specific time needed depends on weight and frequently is stated along the lines of "for three and a half to four hours, until the brisket is fork tender."

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What do you do with messed up brisket?

Often, tough brisket comes about as a result of undercooking. The meat needs to be subjected to low temperatures for many hours in order to achieve that prized tenderness. If the brisket does turn out too tough, you may be able to salvage it by returning it to low heat for a few hours.

Can you ruin a brisket?

Even if we increase the heat and cook it in a 275-degree oven, you'll still need to plan for an hour per pound. We're looking at five to six hours total for a five-pound brisket, so you'll want to plan ahead. The good news is that brisket tastes better the next day, and it gets more tender as it sits.

Does brisket get more tender the longer you cook it?

Overcooked Brisket Even with indirect grilling or slow cooking in the oven, it is still possible to overcook brisket. Once this happens, the outside of the meat becomes hard\u2014and the inside loses all the juices and comes out tough and dry, which makes it extremely difficult to chew and swallow.

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