Brisket Injection - Safety

[PokerSmoker]

When we inject meat we have to be sure that the inside of the meat exits the danger zone within 4 hours. What precautions can we take to safely inject/cook brisket? Say we were going to inject with beef broth - would it be safer to just marinate the meat in broth overnight rather than break the surface by injecting?

Any and all tips appreciated. I couldn't seem to find anything about marinating vs injecting.

Thanks!

[Richtee]

TECHNICALLY...yeah the 140/4Hr thing would apply. I suppose you COULD rub the meat down with some high test vodka... but I don’t think anyone does.

Mak sure your injector is CLEAN..the injection is STERILE. Any amount of issues one “pokes in” I don’t think would have time to colonize to a dangerous level.

Good thinking on your part too... I have worried about this, but I don’t think it;s a HUGE issue.

[scubadoo97]

Thank God for antibodies. The immune system is a beautiful thing most times...

[SMOKE FREAK]

I think if you are following any kind of cleanliness standards and you follow the 40-140 thing...Well the risk is minimal...But why risk it at all...

Try the Mad Hunky Nekkid Brine...Yes brine with beef...There is no need to inject at all...But that's just my opinion...

[Richtee]

Try the Mad Hunky Nekkid Brine...Yes brine with beef...There is no need to inject at all...But that's just my opinion...

most times it’s comp guys asking this..where you do not have the time for a good brining on a large hunk. Hence..injecting.

[nickelmore]

TECHNICALLY...yeah the 140/4Hr thing would apply. I suppose you COULD rub the meat down with some high test vodka... but I don’t think anyone does.

I prefer to soak the needle in a little moonshine, about 1.5 oz works well....and of course it is the a good start for a a long cook.