As I reflect on my experiences today I think I should acknowledge that my judgment of CAB vs. Waygu was less about Waygu beef in general and more about the particular brisket I happened to cook. I have been lucky enough to see Waygu briskets cooked by some of the best in the business and I have some idea of what a Waygu brisket ought to look like. Notice in the picture below how marbled the brisket is:
This brisket was unbelievable in every respect. It had a flavor and texture that was beyond belief.
Now look at the marbling in the brisket I cooked:
The fat you do see was resting on top of the silver skin. After I trimmed the square looking piece on the right there was nothing but pure red.
I think that there is certainly an advantage to using premium meats. However, when this amount of money is at stake one negative experience with what may not have been the best product can certainly sour a person's opinion. My estimation is that I need to try again - with another producer - and see if the results are the same. Anyone know where I can get free Waygu briskets?
2 comments:
Was Myron Mixon explaining to you in that pic about how awesome his marbling is?
Right on! :)
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