Brisket 101

MacKay52

Give me some tips.  I tried brisket once it wasn't very good.  I love a good brisket and would like to improve mine.

nolaegghead

I can give ya some pointers on what not to do, just read my thread here.

BYS1981

Search YouTube for Aaron Franklin brisket, he has sine good informational videos up.

skellis614

Here's some good advice. http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1138317/turbo-beef-brisket/p1

danv23

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1152191/my-brisket-story-i-feel-like-a-pro

Mkadilla

I have used Dr. BBQ's method a number of times. Six hour cook and easy to do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-BrQ_jefYc

NPHuskerFL

Yep I'd say the above statements and suggestions have just about covered it all. Good luck. ;-)

Terrebandit

It's a combination of experience and meat grade that helps you get there, I think. Don't be disappointed with the first couple of attempts. Buy a choice or prime grade brisket as I believe those are more forgiving, especially if you don't plan to braise it. I put a choice brisket on last night with a good rub. I made every effort to hold it at 225 for 12 hours (at that point, it was at 170 internal temp). Never lifted the lid during that phase. I just took it off and wrapped it in a double layer of heavy tin foil with about 1/2 can of Dr. pepper. I just put it back in the egg a moment ago and will run it up to 210 or so and check it again. If it's probe tender, I'll pull it and let it rest in a cooler for 3 hours or so. This is about the 5th brisket I've ever made, but from the looks of it I think it might be my best.

Terrebandit

One last thing..... This is a great resource on briskets and everything else having to do with BBQ http://amazingribs.com/recipes/beef/texas_brisket.html