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Brisket: A Detailed "How To"
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Originally posted by TC View Post1. I like to cook choice briskets between 12-14 lbs.
2. I look for a brisket that is uniform is size and thickness, paying close attention to the thickness of the flat all the way throughout the brisket. A brisket with a uniform flat throughout will help ensure that the flat is cooked evenly and will eliminate dry spots as well as tough spots.
3. I like for the brisket to be flexible. Try to bend the point back to the flat, the further it bends, the less fat cap there is on top, and ultimately you’re getting more meat for you money and less fat.Originally posted by huntingtx View PostThis is great. Thanks. Any tips on picking out the "right" brisket at the store? Seems like at HEB the ones I get are always loaded with fat. Any way to get around that? I like them leaner.
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Originally posted by CSF45 View PostHow long per pound does it typically take the way you cook it?
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NrOriginally posted by TC View PostNormally takes an hour to hour 15 minutes per pound, but DO NOT cook your brisket by time. Follow the information above and just pre plan on hour and a half per pound, that way if your brisket finishes early you can just leave it wrapped and stick it in a cooler and let it rest. I've let my briskets rest in my small yeti for up to 6 hours and when I pull them out they are still piping hot and ready to roll.
This is a great thread. My Dad and uncle have been cooking briskets for family events and competition for over 30 years and have passed on some great "know-how". Although a slightly different approach, you can't go wrong with the details above. Great advice.
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Originally posted by Keith View PostI was in Costco today, they had USDA Choice brisket for $2.59 a pound and USDA Prime for $2.89 a pound. After reading about everyone here struggling to smoke a good brisket, I was leery of spending $50 on a brisket and it come out tough, dried out, or nasty.
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Originally posted by Keith View PostI was in Costco today, they had USDA Choice brisket for $2.59 a pound and USDA Prime for $2.89 a pound. After reading about everyone here struggling to smoke a good brisket, I was leery of spending $50 on a brisket and it come out tough, dried out, or nasty.
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