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Watching a pitmaster in Memphis handle a stall changed my whole approach
I was at the Memphis in May festival about 8 years ago, just watching this old guy work his offset smoker. His brisket hit the stall and he didn't wrap it or spray it, he just closed the lid and walked away for over an hour. He told me later, 'Sometimes the meat just needs to be left alone to figure itself out.' I used to panic and mess with the temp, but now I trust the process way more. Anyone else have a moment like that where you learned to just let it cook?
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dylan_thompson2mo ago
That "left alone" thing works on people too.
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riley_jones2mo ago
What do you mean by that, @dylan_thompson? Like ignoring someone on purpose? That feels pretty messed up as a way to deal with people. It's a power move, and not a kind one. I've seen it wreck someone's head, making them doubt everything. Just talk to people, even if it's hard.
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oliver_fisher1mo ago
The Memphis in May thing is actually in May but that pitmaster's advice is solid and works for brisket.
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