There is not much one can do to remedy overcooked meat of any kind. If the brisket is not too badly overcooked, one might be able to salvage a dish by shredding the meat and smothering it in a zesty sauce, similar to pulled pork. The shredded brisket could also be used as an ingredient in western omelets, pizzas, pasta dishes, soups, fried rice, etc. - anywhere leftover meat would typically be used.
Brisket is tough because it comes from a heavily used muscle in the cow. To make it more tender, it can be cooked slowly at a low temperature, such as through braising or smoking, which helps break down the tough connective tissues and make the meat more tender.
Your brisket may be tough because it was cooked for too long at a high temperature, causing the meat fibers to tighten and become chewy. To make it more tender, try cooking it at a lower temperature for a longer period of time, or using a cooking method that involves braising or slow cooking. Additionally, marinating the brisket before cooking can help break down the tough fibers and make it more tender.
A 45-pound brisket typically yields about 30-35% of its weight in cooked meat after trimming and cooking. This means you can expect approximately 13 to 16 pounds of cooked brisket. As a general guideline, cooked brisket serves about 0.5 pounds per person, so a 45-pound brisket can feed approximately 26 to 32 people, depending on portion sizes and whether other dishes are served.
For 25 people, you should plan on about 1/2 pound of cooked brisket per person, so you'll need approximately 12.5 pounds of cooked brisket. Since brisket typically loses about 30% of its weight during cooking, you'll want to start with around 18-20 pounds of raw brisket. This will ensure that everyone has enough to enjoy, considering some may want seconds.
Rear quarters tend to be more tender. In beef cattle, brisket comes from the front and sirloin from the back.
To serve 700 people, you'll typically need about 0.5 pounds of cooked brisket per person, which accounts for shrinkage during cooking. This means you'll require approximately 350 pounds of cooked brisket. Since brisket loses about 30% of its weight during cooking, you'll need about 500 pounds of raw brisket to yield the desired amount.
Cooked brisket should not be unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours. At that point, it should be re-heated or refrigerated.
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5 to 10 pounds in one cut is the normal range.
A brisket is below the chuck in beef. Because of this, if not cooked properly, it will become tough and stringy. Following a good recipe is essential if a cook wants a successful, delicious brisket.
If cooked properly, pork loin is very tender. However, it has very little fat so it dries out easily; then it can become unpleasantly chewy.
To cook a 6-pound corned beef brisket, set your oven to 300°F (150°C). Slow-cook the brisket for about 3 to 4 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 190°F (88°C) for optimal tenderness. Alternatively, you can simmer it in a pot on the stovetop for a similar duration. Always ensure it is fully cooked and tender before serving.