![]() I find spritzing the preferred method to keep meat moist during smoking. The mop sauce, however, can be thicker because we apply it with a brush. A spritz should be thinner than a mop sauce because the liquid needs to fit through a narrow spray bottle. Mopping involves brushing the meat with a mop sauce while spritzing is spraying with a spray bottle. Mopping and spritzing are essentially the same things except the difference is how the liquid is applied to the meat. The Difference Between Mopping and Spritzing In Aaron Franklins book, the reason he sprays a spritz on the brisket is to prevent dry areas that get over- charred. However, in another video, Aaron said you can use anything to spritz brisket, but he prefers apple juice and water. So what does he use for a spritz? One of the behind-the-scenes videos at Franklin Barbecue, Aaron mentioned they use apple cider vinegar as a spritz for the restaurant. What does Aaron Franklin Use To Spritz?Įverybody always wants to know what techniques Aaron FranklinIn uses when smoking brisket. Keep in mind that most broth liquids contain salt and apple cider vinegar in the recipe, so be mindful of that when applying your broth as spritz. The sugary spritz mixtures tend to brown the crust better, however the differences in bark are subtle. Broth is low in fructose, so you won’t get that stickiness you would from an apple juice or beer spritz. I’ve had a few salty briskets, so I like to keep control of the salt content in all aspects of the cooking process. Often, when I want to play it safe, I like to use something neutral like water or broth. Many other spritzing liquids that are commonly used contain sugar, salt or have high acidity, which isn’t a problem, but some people like to keep control of all the flavors. Spritzing brisket with bone broth is one of the safest options. The combination of the acidic apple cider vinegar mixed with alcohol can effectively break down the spices in the rub to aid in the bark’s formation. Apple Cider VinegarĪpple Cider Vinegar is arguably one of the most used liquids to spritz brisket and is often mixed with water or alcohol in the spritz spray bottle. Melt the butter and add water until you get a thin enough liquid that can be sprayed with a bottle. If you’re like me and like to control the salt content, buy a low salt butter. I’m not sure how much flavor will get through, but butter will usually make just about anything taste better. ![]() Butterīutter is a common mop sauce, and can be melted and thinned so it can be applied to brisket with a spray bottle. Any liquid high in fructose will caramelize and add a nice layer of brown, crispy crust. Even though the primary purpose of beer as a spritz is adding liquid, a beer spritz will aid in the meat’s browning because beer contains sugar. Beer works well as a spritz because it sticks to the brisket and helps form the bark. ![]() 10 Spritz Mixtures For Brisketīeer is a common spritz, not because it works as a great spritz, but possibly because it is on hand more than other liquids. Have you tried smoking a Wagyu brisket yet? You can get one delivered to your door from Snake River Farms. A thicker spritz will add an extra layer of flavor to the brisket, however a mostly water-based spritz will run off the meat surface. Adding too much of a spritz can wash away some spices from the rub. The liquid will also trigger chemical reactions to help form the smoke ring, and a high fructose spritz will make the brisket sticky and caramelize the bark. Regular spritzing will add flavor to the brisket, but the primary purpose is to cool the meat and slow the cooking. The liquid in a spritz needs to be thin enough to fit through a nozzle of a spray bottle, so if you want a thicker sauce, mop the brisket instead. There are a number of different spritz liquids that can be applied to a brisket, so I wanted to find out which liquids work best, and look at all the pros and cons of the mopping and spritzing meat.Īpple cider vinegar, beer, apple juice and broth are the most common liquids used to spritz for brisket. Spritzing is an important technique when smoking brisket because adding liquid to the meat has several benefits to ensure you get a tender, juicy and smoke-flavored brisket. ![]()
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