I'm trying my first brisket out today. It's only 6 1/2 pounds so if I screw it up i'm not out too much money but I have heard of searing the brisket before you cook. Does anybody do this? On the grill or in a big pan?
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Originally posted by cosmiccowboy View Postsounds like a trimmed brisket. Does it still have the point? You may want to consider wrapping it after you get some smoke on it to keep it tender and juicy. Those small trimmed briskets tend to dry out.
It had a pretty thick layer of fat on it. I hear 1/4" is ideal so I trimmed a couple spots. Smoke it fat side up so the fat juices drip into the meat?
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Originally posted by DOUBLE.A View PostIt had a pretty thick layer of fat on it. I hear 1/4" is ideal so I trimmed a couple spots. Smoke it fat side up so the fat juices drip into the meat?
I've had better luck with fat side down, especially on smaller and leaner briskets. The fat layer insulates the meat from the direct heat coming from heat source.
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