You know I’ve only ever seen this done with brisket and it’s the only cut of meat that I use it on. I think it makes a difference with a cut like brisket because of the high amount of connective tissue as opposed to most grilling steaks for instance. The shape and packaging of brisket usually makes it a good candidate for testing this way. Most people buy steaks that are packaged in a Styrofoam tray so it’s difficult to test in the store. Alternatively, you may buy a whole rib roast, but then the shape is difficult to bend. I’m sure it would work say on a chuck roast (having a lot of fat and connective tissue like brisket) but again it’s usually packaged on Styrofoam.
As long as they don’t ship them attached to styrofoam I think it would work quite well in fact. Bigger girls tend not to bend quite as easily. I wonder if there’s a test to determine the bendability say after she ages another 20 years? Now Canadians might not like a very bendable girl…preferring the beach ball bouncing test and a fist full of flour instead.
Now that’s using your big boy brain… I’m about to cook a brisket for the 4th and will definitely give this a try… I assume you want the most “flexible” piece you can find?
Yes the more flexible the less tough connective tissue.
Here’s a quick article about the thought process behind it.
Like I said, I’ve used this method for the last couple of briskets and they’ve been two of my best. Going to throw on another brisket on the smoker momentarily.
So for Mah Sweetie’s birthday, she wants The Grill House in Allegan every year. Farmhouse style restaurant with an indoor grill pit and both indoor outdoor seating. Grill your own or have them do it or aske the Grillmaster for a quick assist on degree of done/timing etc… Unlimited carmelized onions,texas toast, beans, baked potato bar, and salad and you pick your cut in the Grill room at their butcher’s case. Good times, very good steaks, steakhouse pricing but not out of hand (45 a ribeye, 50 ish for 8 oz filet or big porterhouse Go there.